A thief who snatched a purse and an iPhone from a Trowbridge shop worker is being sought by police.

The phone and the purse, which contained £20, were taken from a shop in Fore Street on July 18, at around 3pm.

CCTV images taken from the shop suggest the thief has a distinctive crucifix tattoo on their left arm, and police are keen to hear from anyone who might have seen them.

PC Nigel Willcocks said: “We think it’s a local person, probably a woman, but we can’t be entirely sure from the image.

"If anyone remembers seeing anything please contact me on 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers.”

The purse is black with a gold clasp and a brown fabric piece on the front.