A WOMAN who had her purse stolen while shopping in Marks and Spencer later found more than £130 had been used on her bank cards.

Officers investigating the theft and subsequent fraudulent card use have now released two CCTV images of a woman they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

The purse was stolen at the store in Seamoor Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, between 3.15-4pm on Friday, June 25.

Police say a stolen bank card was then used to carry out a number of transactions at various shops in the area, totalling more than £130.

Police community support investigator Steph Garner, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this matter and have obtained CCTV images of a woman we would like to speak to as part of our investigation.

“I would urge members of the public to contact us if they have any information relating to her identity.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210101907.

Alternatively, to stay anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.