Abstract: A theft resistant handbag assembly for thwarting purse snatchers includes a shell, a trigger, and an antitheft module, which is operationally coupled to an actuator and comprises an alarm and a heater. The shell, which defines an interior space, has a top that is open. A handle that is coupled to the shell is configured for a user to carry the shell. A line is coupled to and extends between the trigger and a wrist strap, which is configured to position around a wrist of the user. Decoupling of the trigger, which is removably coupled to the actuator, activates the actuator. In an event the shell is snatched, the line is positioned to pull the trigger to decouple it from the actuator, positioning the actuator to actuate the alarm, to sound to draw attention to a purse snatcher, and the heater so that the purse snatcher drops the shell.