POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a purse.

The pink "Hello Kitty" purse was stolen from a shopping bag in Bar 100, in Northallerton, at about 3.45pm on Tuesday, May 24. The thief also stole shopping from the bag.

The suspect is aged in his 30s, has a dark, possibly sun-tanned, complexion and short dark hair.

At the time of theft he was wearing a dark coloured "beanie" hat, green parka jacket with a white "hoodie" style top, baggy blue jeans and white trainers.

PC Doug Miller, of Northallerton police, said: "I ask anyone who witnessed the theft or knows the identify the thief to contact me straight away."

If you can assist with this enquiry please contact PC Miller at Northallerton Police Station on 0845-60-60-24-7, quoting reference number 12110084567. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800- 555-111.