POLICE have released CCTV images of a woman that officers would like to speak to in connection with a theft at a Hereford shop.

Officers said that a ring was stolen from Widemarsh Street shop, Printer and Tailor, on December 17 and it is believed that the woman was in the shop at the time that the theft took place.

The woman is described as being around 5'6" tall, having black and wavy hair in a bob style, wearing a distinctive black and white cardigan and carrying a black handbag with a brown bottom.

Anyone with information as to the identity or whereabouts of the woman in the picture is asked to contact PC Phil Harvey on 101, email philip.harvey@westmerciapnn.police.uk quoting reference number 491S 171218 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.