Police have released CCTV pictures following a theft from Whitehaven's Argos store.
Officers want to speak to the woman in this photo.
The incident happened at noon on Saturday, August 27 at the Quay Street store.
A purse, which had been mistakenly left next to the product checking point by an elderly customer, was stolen.
Anyone who recognises the individual, or has any information about the incident, should call Cumbria police on 101.
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