Police investigating a theft in Watford have released images of two women they would like to identify and speak to as part of their enquiries.

At around 12.45pm on Wednesday October 2, a woman was in Wilko in the High Street when her purse was stolen while she was at the till.

One of her bank cards was later used.

PC Mark Emerson said: “We’re appealing for the public’s help to assist us in identifying the two women pictured. We believe they were in the area at the time and could have vital information. If you recognise them please email me at mark.emerson@herts.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 41/90574/19.”

You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.