Police have released an image of a man and a woman after a purse was stolen and a bank card used fraudulently.

It was taken from a shopper in a supermarket in Sovereign Way, Tonbridge on Tuesday, May 14.

Later on in the same day, somebody tried to fraudulently use a bank card that had been in the purse for a transaction in another shop in the High Street.

Similar offences believed to be linked have been reported in areas outside the county in Dorset and Northumberland.

Anyone who thinks they recognise the people in the image or who has information that may help should call 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/91656/19.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

To get the latest updates on ongoing cases, police appeals and criminals put behind bars, click here.

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