Police have released a CCTV image of two women they would like to identify following a theft from a person in Hitchin.

The victim had their phone and bank card taken from their bag while in Bancroft at around 1.30pm on Monday, September 23.

The bank card was later used in several outlets in the town before it was cancelled.

Police say that the women in the photo were thought to be in the area around the time of the incident and may be able to assist with enquiries.

If you recognise them, or if this is you, email PCSO Cynthia Combe at cynthia.combe@herts.police.uk.

You can also report information by quoting crime reference 41/79588/24 when filling out an online reporting form at orlo.uk/ewlms, speaking to an operator in the Force Communications Room via online web chat at orlo.uk/tpetr, or calling the non-emergency telephone number 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting orlo.uk/qh6b7.