WHILE shopping in Asda in Southampton city centre on January 15 I stopped to look at the pizzas. As I did this I felt someone push past me.

It wasn't until I got to the checkouts that I noticed my purse had been stolen.

I panicked and went to member of staff who was very good to me and helped me stay calm.

The police were called but there was not a lot they could do.

I would like to thank the Asda staff who helped me and for giving me my shopping worth £26.

I would also like to thank my son's head teacher Mrs Good of St Johns' School for all her help and support she has given me and for bringing my son to me at Asda as I was in too much of a state to collect him.

MISS L VEAR, Southampton.