Coming Distractions

two women reported stolen wallets while at upper west side movie theaters. a 65-year-old woman from midtown west had her wallet stolen at lincoln plaza theater on 1886 broadway and west 62nd street. she told police that she was in a crowded theater at 7 p.m. when she got home, the wallet, containing credit cards and $37 in cash, was missing. the credit cards were unused.

a 36-year-old woman from kentucky staying at an upper west side apartment reported her wallet was stolen at a loew's cinema on 1998 broadway and west 68th street nov. 11. she told police she was watching a movie and put her purse and jacket in the empty seat next to her. during the movie, a man sat in a vacant seat next to her items and left before the end. she realized her wallet was gone at 6:45 p.m. when she noticed her bag felt light. the movie burglar got $40 in cash and credit cards that were not used before they were canceled.