Police have released a CCTV picture of a man they want to speak to after an elderly woman had her bag stolen in Tameside.
The woman was shopping at the Crownpoint retail park on Worthington Way in Denton on Saturday (November 12) when her handbag was snatched from her, police said. The black and brown bag had a yellow wedding ring in it.
It also contained a Samsung J12 phone, a red purse, a Skoda car key, a bus pass and driving licence. In an appeal shared on the GMP Tameside Facebook page, police described the suspect as being of large build, with bald/thinning hair and no facial hair.
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He was also reported to be wearing thick, black-rimmed glasses. Officers released a photo of a man they want to speak to about the theft.
Anyone who has any information about the incident - which happened at around 1.30pm - is being urged to contact officers. Police are also keen to speak to anyone who recognises the man or who has received any of the stolen items.
Police can be contacted on 0161 856 9484 quoting crime reference number CRI/06GG/0027146/22. The independent charity – Crimestoppers – can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or contact Tamesidesouth@gmp.police.uk.
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