Update: Purse Reported Stolen Actually Misplaced by Owner

Update: The Summit resident who reported her purse and its contents stolen from her unlocked car told Patch she actually left the handbag at another location the prior evening. 

The resident, who recovered everything, thought she had left the bag in the car but when she recalled that she had left it behind, she alerted police. Wanting to avoid causing unnecessary alarm to fellow residents, particularly those along Elm Street, the woman asked that Patch notify the community.

Original story posted Dec. 4 at 3:23 p.m.:
 
A Tory Burch purse valued at $500 and a Louis Vuitton wallet valued at $900 were among items stolen from an unlocked vehicle while it was parked at Morris Avenue and Elm Street, police said. 

The theft occurred between 8:45 and 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Also stolen were gift certificates valued at $200, credit cards, debit cards, two check books and identification.