Police have released an image of a woman they want to speak to following the theft of a purse at a store in Preston.

The alleged incident happened at about 12.30pm on Tuesday, November 5, when a woman in her 80s had a large quantity of cash stolen from her handbag in Clinton's Cards, Fishergate.

A police spokesperson said: "If you recognise the person in the CCTV image please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting log 0869. You can also email 2843@lancashire.police.uk

"Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."