A PURSE was stolen out of a handbag left in a supermarket trolley last Friday (8). The dark green purse, which contained cash and credit cards, was taken between 1.50pm and 2pm from a trolley inside Waitrose on Leyton Road in Harpenden. PC Mark Chipchase

A PURSE was stolen out of a handbag left in a supermarket trolley last Friday (8).

The dark green purse, which contained cash and credit cards, was taken between 1.50pm and 2pm from a trolley inside Waitrose on Leyton Road in Harpenden.

PC Mark Chipchase said that police are appealing for anyone who saw the theft to come forward: "Other shoppers may have seen the thief or the actual theft take place and we would like to speak to you."

Anyone with information should contact the police on 0845 33 00 222.