Police have today released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a purse theft in Stevenage.

The Comet: The man the police wish to speak to about the purse theft in Stevenage on January 13.The man the police wish to speak to about the purse theft in Stevenage on January 13. (Image: Archant)

Two men and a woman approached a woman near the entrance to the underpass in St George’s Way, next to Farmfoods, between 11am and 11.40am on Wednesday, January 13, and asked for directions.

After they had gone the victim realised that her purse was missing from her handbag.

PCSO Jenna Hutchinson wishes to speak to the man pictured as he may have information which could assist with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact her through the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference E1/16/294.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.