TO the person who pocketed my purse left in a taxi on Sunday, November 20, I am an 86-year-old pensioner, I was on my way to get help for my friend who died four days later.

You could have traced me through my York Card or the list of telephone numbers, one local, inside. Were the few pounds you gained worth having it on your conscience?

I pity you.

Joan Macready,

Address supplied.

Updated: 10:21 Saturday, December 10, 2005