CCTV images have been released after thousands of pounds have been withdrawn after string of purses were stolen from a Hampshire hotel.
Police are appealing to speak to a man in connection with a number of purse thefts from Apollo Hotel in Popley Way in Basingstoke.
The purses were stolen from a conference room on March 5 between 12.30pm and 1.15pm.
The stolen bank cards were then used to withdraw thousands of pounds from nearby cash machines
According to police the incident is believed to be linked to other similar thefts at hotels in Southampton and Whiteley.
These took place at the Holiday Inn Southampton on February 12, the Jury’s Inn Southampton, on February 13 and the Solent Hotel in Whiteley on December 14 and 17.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said:" Do you recognise the man in the images?
"We believe he may have information which could help us with the investigation?
"Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting 44190078277, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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