Screengrab of the video.
THE festive season is here, and with it comes criminal elements and chancers trying to make a quick buck.
A CCTV footage of a woman stealing a purse out of a bag has gone viral on social media.
In the video, the woman can be seen trying to get closer to a lady in an effort to put her hand inside the bag.
She then finally manages to grab the purse inside the bag and disappears with it.
