ON Friday, July 27, I was a victim of theft from my handbag while in the Hancock & Wood store.

May I, through your letters page, please thank staff for their help and kindness while contacting the police about the substantial loss.

Also, may I thank the gentleman who gave me £20 to get myself home and would not give me details to return it.

I sincerely thank them all very much and don’t know what I would have done without their help.

DOREEN DELANEY Orford