CCTV footage has been released after a woman in her 80s had her handbag stolen from her trolley at a supermarket. 

Police received a report that a handbag had been stolen at Marks & Spencer on Station Road, New Milton on Saturday. 

The bag was taken from the trolley of a woman in her 80s at around 3pm. 

Officers have since been carrying out enquiries and have now released photos of a man and a woman they would like to talk to. 

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The man is described as being white, 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build with long hair and a medium-length beard.

He was wearing white trainers, white shorts with blue stripes and a black top.

The woman is described as being white, 5ft 4ins tall, of slim build with black hair.

She was wearing white shoes, jeans, a black top, a pink hat and sunglasses.

A police spokesperson said: "Do you recognise this man and woman? Officers investigating a report of theft in New Milton would like to speak with them.

"Since this was reported to us, officers have been carrying out a number of enquiries and are now in a position to release images of two people they would like to speak with.

"Do you recognise them? Were you in the store at the time? Did you witness any suspicious behaviour?

"Anyone who has any information that may assist our enquiries is asked to call 101 quoting 44240285980.

"You can also submit information via our website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or visit their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/"