Police have appealed for information after another purse was stolen in Biddulph town centre at the weekend.

The theft took place on Saturday, 25th July at around 10am, with the thieves stealing a woman's purse in Sainsbury's while she was distracted.

Police have now warned the public to beware of pickpockets operating in local shops.

PCSO Clare Sartin, of Staffordshire Police's Biddulph team, said: "On Saturday 25th July at approximately 10am there has been another purse theft in Sainsburys, Biddulph.

"The lady was distracted by a stranger talking to her and the purse was stolen out of her bag which was in the trolley.

"Pickpockets will operate in shops and department stores, where people are more likely to be standing still, distracted and so paying less attention to their belongings, making them an easier target."

She added: "Be more aware of your surroundings in busy shops and shopping centres because they're ideal places for pickpockets, as it's easier for them to brush past people, take items and blend into the crowd.

"If anyone has any information about this incident please contact Staffordshire police on 101, quoting reference number 21200032218."

The theft follows a similar incident which occurred on Wednesday, 24th June, when a woman had a purse stolen from her handbag in Biddulph town centre.

To read about that incident, click here.