AN investigation has been launched after crooks smashed into a car before snatching a woman’s £1,000 Mulberry bag and Apple AirPods, as well as her driving licence.
Essex Police are looking into a report filed by Flavia Maria, 24, after her light blue Fiat 500 was broken into on Thursday at about 8.30pm.
At the time of the incident, the trainee solicitor’s vehicle was parked inside an enclosed garage in Quayside Drive, Colchester.
Flavia, who has lived in the UK since 2018 having moved from Romania, says she has been left shaken-up by the ordeal and no longer feels safe.
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She has also been told she will need to get a power of attorney from the Romanian embassy in London so a relative in her homeland can replace her driving licence.
Officers investigation the theft after now appealing for anyone with information to contact them as soon as possible.
A police spokesman said: “No arrests have been made and our enquiries are ongoing. We need anyone who witnessed the incident or has information on it to get in touch.
“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday between 10am-9pm.
“Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.
“Alternatively, you can call us on 101. Please cite crime reference 42/16076/23.”
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