POLICE are hunting this woman after a handbag was stolen from a Southampton shop.

Officers investigating the theft of a handbag, which was taken from the Primark store, in Above Bar Street, have today released CCTV images of a woman they would like to track down.

The handbag, which contained some cosmetics and perfumes, was put on the floor by the owner, whilst she was paying for her goods and forgot to take it with her.

The woman captured on camera is described as being in her late 40's to 50's, of an average build, with short blond hair.

Anyone with information about the woman, or the theft, which happened on January 10, should contact Southampton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.