Purse theft at Doncaster Aldi – do you know this man?

Officers are looking to identify the man pictured in connection with a reported theft at Aldi in Quora Retail Park in Thorne, Doncaster.

Shortly before midday on 25 February, a woman was shopping in Aldi when a man began following her round the store. When she was temporarily distracted, the man is said to have taken her purse, containing around £200 in cash.

We are now looking to identify this man and speak to him as part of our enquires. He is described as being in his mid to late thirties, slim and approximately 5ft 9 – 5ft 10ins tall. We believe he’s of Eastern European heritage.

Do you recognise him? Any information can be reported to us online here: https://www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/

You can also speak to us by calling 101. The investigation number to quote is 14/42748/23.