CCTV images have been released by police after an elderly woman had her purse stolen in Worcester city centre.
Thieves stole the purse from the 86-year-old's bag at 12.20pm yesterday, and within hours her bank cards were being used.
Police say the cards were used in the city centre and in Lower Wick, where a large amount of cash was withdrawn.
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Officers investigating the theft have released CCTV images of two people, a man and a woman, they say they would like to speak to in connection with the theft as they may have information that could assist with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting 333S of January 24.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through the website crimestoppers-uk.org.
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