Tuggerah Lakes Police are investigating a stealing related offence that occurred at the Fortune Café in Lake Haven shopping centre.
At about 4pm on Monday, September 16 an elderly woman left her handbag in her shopping trolley within Fortune Café and while she was going about her business someone removed the handbag without her knowledge.
It contained her personal items, purse and cash.
The woman’s handbag was later dropped off at the Centre Information desk, not long after the initial incident, but the woman’s purse and cash were not in the handbag.
Images taken from CCTV footage at the time of the incident, depicts a female that police believe may be able to assist with their inquires.
Anyone with information on the identity of the person depicted, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or details can also be provided confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au – the Police Report No. is E82292475.