Can you identify woman after purse stolen from elderly victim in Matlock

Officers are appealing for help identifying the woman pictured after a purse was stolen from an elderly woman in Matlock.

The incident occurred on the morning of Tuesday 8 February when the victim, a woman in her 80s, was shopping in the town.

A card from the purse, which also contained a significant amount of cash, was then used in Chesterfield – but no cash was able to be withdrawn.

Officers are keen to speak to the woman pictured who was in the Matlock area at the time of the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 22*078272:

• 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/ContactUs.
• Phone – call us on 101.