POLICE have released CCTV images as they investigate a purse theft and fraudulent use of a bank card at an Asda supermarket in Poole.
The victim, a woman aged in her 60s, had her purse stolen while she was shopping at Asda in West Quay Road between 4pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday 27 July 2022.
Her bank card was subsequently used to carry out transactions and cash withdrawals totalling more than £900.
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.
Police Community Support Investigator Chris Hardy, of Dorset Police, said: “We have been continuing to make enquiries into this matter and have obtained CCTV images of a man we would like to speak to as part of our investigation.
“I would urge anyone with information regarding his identity to please contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220123030.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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