Milford police are investigating three purse theft incidents from Friday afternoon that took place in store parking lots on Route One.
According to police, the thefts occurred within minutes of each other in the Whole Foods parking lot and the Stop and Shop lot located on East Town Road.
Police said the last theft resulted in the offender stealing the person's white 2013 Honda Accord with New Jersey plates.
The car has been reported as stolen.
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