THIS man is wanted by police in connection with the theft of an elderly woman’s purse.

Police have released CCTV stills of the man in the hope of speaking to him regarding the theft of the woman’s purse at B&M Bargains on Rochford Road, Southend.

A man went into the store at about 4.40pm on September 22 and took the woman’s purse from the shop counter while she was packing her shopping.

Anyone who recognises the man in the picture is urged to contact PC Michael Peterson on non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers may be contacted anonymously at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.