DETECTIVES want to speak to a woman after cards were stolen from a pensioner out in Warrington town centre.

Shortly after 1pm on Tuesday, March 1 an elderly woman had her purse stolen while out in town.

The purse contained a bank card and cash and was used to make withdrawals of approximately £300.

There were also other attempts to purchase train tickets at Warrington Bank Quay station.

PC Graham Davies, of Warrington Beat Team, said: “We have started following numerous enquiries and are appealing to the public for information.

“If you recognise the woman in the photo please do contact us. I would also like to appeal directly to the woman in the CCTV image to get in touch as she could have information that would assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Constabulary via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or by contacting 101 quoting IML 1212889.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.