Purse stolen from woman's handbag in Aldi in Whitby

North Yorkshire Police have issued this CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following a theft in Whitby in September.

The incident took place in Aldi, Whitby, at 4:30pm on September 12 when a man stole a purse from inside a woman's handbag.

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Please contact the police if you recognise the man pictured on CCTV, as he may have information that will assist the investigation.

Please email stephen.mangham@northyorkshire.police.uk if you can help. Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Stephen Mangham or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240166573 when passing on information.