Crooks stole hundreds of a pounds from a woman in her 90s as she did her shopping.

Officers are looking to trace the woman who is pictured in connection with the theft in Brentwood High Street. 

The victim, a woman in her 90s, was shopping in Marks and Spencer last November when it is believed that a three-figure sum of cash was taken from her handbag.

Anyone with information about the identity of this woman is asked to call Brentwood's Local Policing Team on 101.

The crime reference number to quote is 42/197585/19.

You can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you'd like your personal information to be treated in confidence.