A WOMAN has had her handbag stolen by a thief and a bank card used to make purchases.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) said shortly before 3.15pm on Friday, December 4, the victim, a woman in her thirties, was in an office unit at The Courtyard on London Road when her handbag was stolen.

The victim had left the office to attend a meeting, and when she returned, she noticed her handbag was missing.

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A bank card from her purse was used to make purchases before the victim called the bank to cancel them, and further attempts to use the card were blocked.

TVP is releasing a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak to following the incident.

Police believe the man in this image may have vital information that could help with their investigation.

Investigating officer Sergeant Richard Tarrant, based at Newbury police station said: “If you saw anything suspicious in the area at the time or witnessed this incident, or if you recognise this man, or believe it could be you, please get in touch.

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“You can make a report online or by calling 101 and quoting reference 43200409049.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain 100% anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”