POLICE have released a CCTV witness appeal after an elderly woman's bank card was stolen in Sherborne.

The incident occurred in Waitrose in Bristol Road, Fairfield, between 9.30-10.45am on Tuesday, February 24.

Dorset Police said a man and a woman stole the bank card from the victim, an elderly local woman, before using it to withdraw a substantial sum of money.

Police Sergeant Steve Hughes, of Sherborne police, said: "I am keen to speak to the two suspects in the CCTV image, which I am now able to release."

No arrests have been made.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 27:229. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.