Shoppers are being warned to be vigilant in Diss in the run up to Christmas after an unattended purse was snatched.

A thief stole the purse from a grocery stall in Mere Street between 9.55am and 10.05am on November 11 after it had been left unattended.

The purse was later found, but the thief had stolen �10 cash from inside.

Police in Diss are urging shoppers to be vigilant after a purse was stolen in the town.

Phone the Diss SNT on the non-emergency number 101 or email sntdiss@norfolk.pnn.police.uk.