Image released following purse theft in Buxton

Do you recognise this man? Officers would like to speak to him in connection with the theft of a purse from an elderly woman in Buxton.

The 85-year-old victim was shopping at Aldi in Station Road, when her purse was stolen from her bag at around 10.30am on Saturday, May 25.

The purse contained a quantity of cash and cards. The bank cards were subsequently used to withdraw money from a cash machine.

If you recognise the man in these images, or have any information about this incident, please contact us using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.

Please quote the reference number 19000269550 and the name of the officer in the case, PC Gareth Podmore, in any correspondence.

• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website – complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.