A purse was stolen from a bag as the victim was shopping.

Police officers want to talk two women who were believed to be in the H&M in Intu on October 16 at around 1pm, when a woman in her sixties noticed her pure was stolen from her bag.

It is believed that the two women might be able to help with their enquiries following the theft.

PC Mark Emerson, who is investigating, said: “Extensive enquiries have been carried out to trace the offender(s) and I am now asking for the public’s help.

“We believe the women pictured may have been in the shop at the time and could have vital information that will help the investigation.

“If you recognise them or have other information about what happened, please call the non-emergency number 101 or email me at mark.emerson@herts.pnn.police.uk, quoting crime reference 41/94618/19.”

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report or via the online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact.

Alternatively, you can anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.