OFFICERS have appealed for the public's help after two women had their bags stolen at a Bournemouth hotel.

Police are carrying out enquiries in relation to the theft and subsequent bank card fraud.

The force said between 8.55am and 9.20am on Tuesday , June 1, two women had their bags stolen while they were using the facilities at the Elstead Hotel on Knyveton Road.

The bags contained clothes, keys, a phone and wallets containing bank cards. It is reported that one of the bank cards was subsequently used in a number of shops in Christchurch Road.

As reported, two women had their belongings stolen while they were using the swimming pool at the Bournemouth hotel.

In a statement issued on July 29, Dorset Police released a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak with.

Bournemouth Echo:

Police Community Support Investigator Paul Bosley, of Dorset Police, said: “I am appealing for anyone who recognises the man pictured to please contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, by emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210086321.

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.