UPDATE: The man has now been identified. 

CCTV footage has been released after more than £1,100 in cash was stolen from a purse in Eastleigh. 

Police have released a photo of a man they'd like to speak to after a theft from a found purse on Winchester Road. 

The incident took place between the junctions of Kings Road and Hillside Close. 

A total of £1,130 in cash was stolen between 3.45pm and 6.30pm on Wednesday, September 11. 

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A police spokesperson said: "We believe the man in these images can help us with our investigation and would urge him, or anyone who knows his identity, to get in touch with us.

"Also, if you witnessed the incident, saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, or have any CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera footage which could aid our investigation, please contact us.

"You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44240391315.

"You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."