Police have released CCTV images of a woman they would like to identify following a theft in Borehamwood.

At around 1.50pm on Monday January 10, a woman had a purse taken from her handbag while she was in Boots in Borehamwood Shopping Park.

Police say a failed attempt was then made to use one of the bank cards nearby.

PC Ray Morris, who is investigating, said: "I’d like to hear from anyone who recognises the woman in the images as she was in the area at the time of the incident and could assist us with our enquiries."

PC Morris can be contacted via email at ray.morris@herts.police.uk or report information via 101 quoting reference 41/2478/22.

Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org.