POLICE have launched a search for a man after a car window was smashed and purse stolen at a Hampshire nature reserve.

The purse was stolen from the rear seat of a parked car in Titchfield Haven Nature between 2.20pm and 3pm on May 12.

A card was then taken from the purse and used to buy scratchcards at the Holly Hill Convenience Store in Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green.

Now, Hampshire Constabulary have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to as part of their investigation.

Officers are urging anyone with information to call police on 101, quoting reference '44170178074', or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.