POLICE are keen to trace this person in connection with an incident that saw an elderly person’s bag stolen in a Christchurch shop.
The theft saw a bag taken from the till area of Poundland, in the High Street, at some time between 4pm and 5pm on Tuesday, December 3.
The bag contained a number of items, including a wallet with a small amount of cash and a bank card.
Police said it was later reported the bank card was used to withdraw £300 from the BP garage in Somerford Road, also in Christchurch.
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PC Jack Honnywill, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this theft and we are now in a position to release CCTV images of a man we are looking to identify as part of our enquiries.
“I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact us.”
Anyone with information about the incidents should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240185510. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

Police are keen to trace this person in connection with incidents in Christchurch. Pictures: Dorset Police
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