Detectives investigating the theft of a lady’s purse from a supermarket in Barnet have issued CCTV footage in the hope of identifying the suspect.
On Friday, 31 July at 15:00hrs, police were called to reports of a woman’s purse stolen from within a supermarket on Ballards Lane, Finchley.
The distraught 60-year-old woman was shopping in the store only to realise at the checkout that she was unable to pay for her shopping. Her purse containing her money and credit cards had been stolen.
Officers viewed the CCTV and saw a man put his hand in her shopping bag whilst her shopping trolley was left unattended.
The man is described as a stocky black man, bald and aged 40 to 50 years old. He was wearing a dark jacket and dark trousers.
Police are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward. They can call police on 101 quoting image 187323 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Shoppers are reminded that they should not leave their bags open and unattended when shopping. Crime prevention advice on personal safety is available on our website via: http://content.met.police.uk/Site/Advice 
