Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a person who may have information about the theft of an elderly woman's purse in Hitchin.

The incident happened at around 10am on Tuesday, 22 September, inside the B&M store on Nightingale Road.

Hertfordshire Constabulary has now released a CCTV image of a person officers believe was in the area at the time and who may be able to assist with their investigation.

Police are urging anyone who recognises the individual pictured, or the person themselves, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Daniel Fairbrother directly by emailing [email protected].

Information can also be provided by calling the non-emergency number 101. Please quote crime reference 41/91197/26 when providing information.