North West Leicestershire Police have released pictures of a woman they want to speak to in connection with the theft of a purse on February 8 - an incident that received nationwide coverage after an appeal by Thringstone couple Pauline and Geoffrey Walker.

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The incident happened in the Belvoir Shopping Centre in Coalville, sometime between 11.15am and 2pm.

After the purse was taken a bank card was used in Ashby to make payments at two different shops.

Police posted on their Facebook page on Monday: "Do you recognise this woman?"

Anyone who does is asked to call 101, or send us a direct message, quoting reference 20*82158 [L]https://www.facebook.com/NorthWestLeicsPolice/photos/a.443423312343253/3046522712033287/?type=3&theater[L+]North West Leicestershire Poluce Facebook.L]