An elderly woman had her handbag stolen and her bank cards used fraudulently.

The 73-year-old victim had her handbag stolen from her car in Tadworth on Sunday, January 17.

Her bag was snatched from her grey Vauxhall Marina, which was parked in a car park next to Tattenham Way recreational ground at about midday.

A number of transactions have been carried out using her bank cards, which were in the stolen handbag.

Surrey Police have launched an appeal for a man they wish to speak to in connection with the theft and subsequent fraud offences.

PC Todd McPhail from the Reigate and Banstead Area Patrol Team urged anyone who recognises the man in the picture, released today, to come forward.

To offer information, call Surrey Police on 101, quoting crime reference number 45170004790, or report online at https://my.surrey.police.uk/splonlinereportingweb