CCTV appeal after purse theft in Hitchin B&M store

Police are releasing CCTV images of two women they want to speak to after a purse theft in Hitchin. 

The incident occurred at around 1230pm on Wednesday, December 7.

An elderly lady was shopping in B&M on Brand Street. As she reached the checkout, she noticed that her handbag was missing from her trolley. 

Anyone who recognises them or has information about the theft is asked to please email [email protected]  

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in their Force Communications Room via their online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/99843/22.

Always dial 999 in an emergency. 

Do you recognise these two women?