Surrey Police want to speak to the man in these CCTV images in connection with incidents where ladies’ purses were taken from their handbags.

A woman had her purse taken from her handbag in Waitrose, in The Ashley Centre, on April 19, at approximately 11.10am.

The other incident was in an Aldi store on Gogmore Lane, Chertsey at approximately 11.30am.

The victim had been distracted while shopping and then realised that the contents of her bag had been taken.

The man is described as white, medium build, late 50s, wears glasses, bald, and on Thursday, April 19, was seen wearing white clothing, and black shoes.

If you recognise this man, or you have any information which could assist, please contact us on 101 quoting crime reference number PR/45180040497 or report online at https://www.surrey.police.uk/contact-us/report-online/