CCTV appeal following theft in Poole

Officers investigating a theft in Poole are issuing CCTV images of two men they would like to identify.

At around 11.30am on Saturday 6 June 202 it was reported that two men followed a woman aged in her 70s across the car park of the Tesco store in Poole Road in Branksome and her mobile phone and purse were stolen from her handbag.

Attempts were subsequently made to use the victim’s bank cards, but they were unsuccessful.

Police Constable Liam Sutherland, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this theft and I am issuing images of two men we would like to identify as part of our investigation.

“I would urge anyone with information relating to their identities to please contact us.”

View images here: https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/08112b09-ea6b-f111-9d98-6045bdd24049

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260085730. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.