THIS IS the man police want to speak to after £75 was stolen from a 14-year-old girl’s purse in Basingstoke.

The incident, which took place in Argos, in The Malls, happened at around 1.17pm on Monday.

The victim left her purse at the catalogues in the store and a few minutes later a man picked up the purse, took £75 in cash, and then left the purse and the rest of its contents in the store.

The man police want to speak to is described as Asian, and was wearing a plain white long sleeved top, blue jeans and black trainers with a white stripe.

He was also wearing a watch on his left wrist and had short dark hair.

PC Mike Cowell said: “Do you have any information about this incident, or do you recognise the man in the CCTV? I would urge anyone with information to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Mike Cowell at Basingstoke police station by calling 101. Information can also be left anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.