Police are trying to trace a woman captured on CCTV after a pensioner's handbag was stolen in Primark.

The victim, aged in her 70s, was shopping at the store in Canterbury's Marlowe Arcade at about midday last Tuesday (June 23) when her bag was reportedly taken.

The red handbag contained cash, a bank card, keys and bank documents.

Police investigating the theft have now released a CCTV image of a woman they believe may have information that could help with their enquiries.

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/106077/20.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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