CCTV appeal after reported theft and fraud in Weymouth
Police have issued a CCTV image of a woman they would like to speak to
Police investigating the alleged theft if a purse and the fraudulent use of a bank card in Weymouth have issued a CCTV image of a woman they would like to speak to.
They have just released details of the incident that is reported to have happened between 10.30am and 12.30pm on Thursday (12 May).
A purse – containing a quantity of cash and a bank card – was stolen from an address in Park Street.
The bank card was subsequently allegedly used to carry out two transactions in the town centre, totalling around £90.
A 53-year-old man from Weymouth has been arrested on suspicion of theft and released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Police Constable Samuel Berry, of Dorset Police’s Volume Crime Team, said: “I have now obtained a CCTV image of a woman I would like to identify.
“I am appealing to anyone who recognises her to please contact Dorset Police.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220075306.