Police are seeking to speak with a woman in connection with the theft of a purse at Sainsbury’s in Bridge Street, Andover.

Hampshire Constabulary said the incident happened around 11.30am on December 31.

The purse was placed on top of a self-scan checkout, from where it was taken by another customer.

They have released a CCTV image, but acknowledged that it is not the clearest.

“Can you help us identify this woman?

“We want to speak with her in connection with the theft of a purse at Sainsbury's in Bridge Street, Andover, which happened around 11.30am on December 31.”

“We know the CCTV image is not the clearest, but hope that someone may recognise the woman and be able to assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 44200501104.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.