A WOMAN was pushed and her purse stolen in a clothes shop yesterday.

Police have now released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

The incident happened in Bon Marche on Westborough, Scarborough, at 10.10am yesterday, November 23.

Police said that a woman was approached by a man from behind.

The man, who had entered the store with a woman, pushed the female victim in the shoulder then stole her purse from her handbag.

The victim has described her purse as a long plain gold purse from TK MAXX - value £11 - and inside the purse was £40 in cash and loose change.

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV or who has any information is asked to contact police.

Dial 101, press 1 and ask to speak to DC Graeme Boast or email graeme.boast@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Quote reference number 12170210324 when passing on any information.