POLICE in Verwood investigating the theft of a purse from a Ringwood woman have released a picture of three people they would like to speak with.

The incident happened sometime between 2.10pm and 2.40pm on Thursday 31 October 2013 in Morrisons, in Chiltern Drive.

A purse was stolen from a handbag belonging to a 69-year-old woman from Ringwood, while she was shopping in the store.

Police Constable Andrew Robertson, of Verwood police, said: “Enquiries have revealed that the victim’s bank card was used to buy goods at Tesco Express in Verwood and also to withdraw a large amount of cash from the cash machine there.

“I would urge the people pictured – and anyone who recognises them – to contact me, in confidence, as soon as possible.”

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting crime number 31:332, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.