Police have released CCTV images of three people they wish to speak to following a distraction theft.

The incident happened inside the One Stop on Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, between 4.30pm and 5pm on Tuesday, August 15 when a quantity of money was taken from the victim’s purse.

Officers believe that three people were in the area at the time and may have information about what happened.

Watford Observer: The police are looking for three people in connection with the incident which happened in Hemel

PC Grace Dennis, from the Dacorum Intervention team, said: “We are hopeful that these people can help us.

"If you recognise these men, or it is you pictured, please get in touch by emailing me via grace.dennis@herts.police.uk, quoting crime reference 41/67026/23.”

If you know the people pictured or have any information about the theft, you can also contact the police on their non-emergency line, 101 or you can report it online on their website at herts.police.uk/report or via the webchat at herts.police.uk/contact.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use the untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org