A CCTV appeal has been issued by police investigating the theft of a mobile phone from a supermarket.

Police would like to speak to the woman pictured following an incident at Tesco in Tower Park, Poole.

Between 9.10am and 9.50am on Thursday October 8 a member of staff was working on the shop floor when she put her jacket, containing her mobile phone, on a nearby shelf.

The member of staff later discovered that her Samsung mobile phone had been stolen.

Police Community Support Investigator Adam Cleaver, of Poole police, said: “I am continuing to carry out enquiries into this incident and have now obtained a CCTV image of a woman I would like to speak to.

“I would ask anyone who recognises her to please get in touch.”

Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55200153068, or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.