POLICE are appealing for help to identify three women in connection with purse thefts.

The incidents happened on February 26, March 2 and March 15 in Darlington town centre.

Police would like to speak to the women in the pictures and are appealing for anybody who recognises them to get in touch.

Anybody with any information is asked to call Darlington police on the non-emergency 101 number, or Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.