CCTV images have been released of a woman that police they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of an elderly woman's handbag in a charity shop.

The theft took place in the Helen & Douglas House Charity Shop on Cricklade Street in Cirencester at around 4.10pm on Sunday, February 16.

Officers believe that the suspect followed the elderly victim into the shop before stealing her handbag from her push-along trolley.

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Police are now seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the woman from the CCTV, who may also frequent Stroud, Tewkesbury and Gloucester.

Investigators are also investigating a number of incidents which may be linked.

If you recognise the woman pictured or know who she may be please call 101 with incident 288 of February 16.