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Nun’s credit card charged $1,300 after purse was stolen

Police said Tuesday that a nun had her purse stolen March 31 from the Northeast Philadelphia school where she works.

Police said Tuesday that a nun had her purse stolen March 31 from the Northeast Philadelphia school where she works.

Her Bank of America card was recently used by the thief at a Wal-Mart in Glenolden, Pa. The crook purchased $1,300 worth of Visa gift cards.

His face was captured in a fuzzy image from a a surveillance camera, but he remains on the loose. Tipsters can call the Major Crimes Unit at 215-686-3396.