Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a man following the reported theft of a purse at Morrisons Café in Letchworth Garden City.

The incident took place between 2.10pm and 2.30pm on Tuesday, 29 September, at the supermarket's café on Broadway.

Hertfordshire Constabulary said a purse that had been mislaid was reportedly stolen.

Officers have now released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify as part of their investigation.

Police believe the individual pictured was in the area at the time of the incident and may have information that could assist their enquiries.

Anyone who recognises the man, or believes they are the person pictured, is urged to contact Detective Constable Gareth Hancock by emailing [email protected].

Information can also be provided through the following channels:

• Online: herts.police.uk/report⁠
• Live chat: herts.police.uk/contact⁠
• Telephone: Call 101, quoting crime reference 41/94923/26.

Alternatively, anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its website at crimestoppers-uk.org⁠.

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Police have stressed that the man pictured may simply have information relevant to the investigation.