CCTV images have been released in relation to the callous theft of an elderly woman’s purse, in Potters Bar.
CCTV appeal: Do you recognise this woman?Officers circulated an image of two women they wish to speak to as part of their enquiries into the cold-hearted crime.
The theft happened at Tesco, in Mutton Lane, at around 1pm on Friday June 12.
Lowlife crooks took the elderly victim’s purse, stashed it inside a Tesco carrier bag and fled the scene.
The thieves quickly withdrew £260 from various cash points around Potters Bar.
CCTV appeal: Do you recognise this woman?One of the ATMs used was at Sainsbury’s, in Drakes Lane, at around 1.50pm, on June 12.
PC Paul Francis, from Potters Bar Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “I am keen to speak to the women pictured as they may be able to provide me with information in relation to any unusual people or activity around the cash point at Sainsbury’s.
“I would also like to speak to anyone that saw any suspicious people around cashpoints across Potters Bar on this date as it may help us to identify the offenders.”
• Anyone with information should contact the PC Paul Francis, via the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference J3/15/617.