CCTV of a suspect has been released after a pensioner's purse was snatched in a supermarket.

A 70-year-old woman was targeted as she shopped in Sainsbury’s supermarket in Station Road, Loughton, on November 28.

The purse was snatched from her bag as she turned away from her shopping trolley at around 11.20am.

A CCTV image showing the suspect has been released as part of a police appeal for information. 

Anyone who can identify the woman is asked to call Loughton police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.