CCTV: Handbag snatched from elderly woman in Bournemouth
The victim's bank card was later used fraudulently
CCTV images have been released by police in Bournemouth - as they investigate the theft of a handbag from an elderly woman.
The victim was walking along Stewart Road at around 2.30pm on Wednesday 25th October, when her bag was taken.
It contained a black iPhone and a bank card, which was fraudulently used in the Londis store nearby, and the Premier Store in Bennett Road.
Sergeant Hayley Lyne, of Bournemouth police, said:
“This incident has caused a great deal of distress to the victim and an investigation is underway to try and recover their property.
“As part of my enquiries, I have obtained CCTV images of a man believed to be using the stolen bank card and I would ask anyone with information about his identity to please come forward.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230169035.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.