Police hunt the grinch who stole a purse during a Christmas toy drive

Boston Police report they are looking for a woman they say rummaged through people's belongings at a toy drive at a Brighton restaurant Sunday evening until she found a purse and then made off with it.

Police say the purse thievery occurred between 6:15 and 6:30 p.m. at the Allston-Brighton Toy Drive at the Corrib Pub on Market Street. in Brighton Center, and that several people watched her "searching through patrons’ personal belongings before stealing a purse."

If she looks familiar, call detectives at 617-343-4256 or contact the anonymous tip line by calling 800-494-TIPS or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463).