A woman’s purse was taken from her handbag at a store in Stone

An appeal has been launched for information after a purse was stolen from a shop in Stone.

Stafford Borough Police has launched the appeal after the incident, which happened at around 11.15am on Sunday, August 23.

The force said a woman was shopping at Marks and Spencer on Stafford Street when her purse was taken out of her handbag and has asked for anyone with any information to get in touch.

The incident occurred outside The M&S store in Stone. Photo: Google Street Map | Google Street Map

placeholder image — The incident occurred outside The M&S store in Stone. Photo: Google Street Map | Google Street Map

PCSO Lisa Powell, of the Stafford local policing team (LPT) said: “We believe the suspect may have taken another purse from another woman in the store at a similar time, although no further incidents have been reported.

“If you were in Marks and Spencer, Stone, at this time, please check you have all of your belongings.

“You can report theft by calling 101 or using Live Chat on our website.”