There's a new invention that's helping women who are vulnerable to theft.

Many women leave their purses in the top of the shopping carts.

Well, it's a perfect target for purse snatchers -- until now, that is.

A California inventor has created the "purse secure."

The former grocer created a collapsible, cage-like basket that fits on the back of shopping carts.

It allows women to secure their purses while they shop.

The baskets have already been installed in several local grocery stores.