A MAN stole a purse from a shopper’s unattended coat in Amesbury – that he said he thought was for sale.

The theft took place at the Alabare Charity Shop in Earls Court Road at around 2pm on Monday, December 12.

“When challenged, the man left the shop and was seen running away from the scene,” a spokesperson for Amesbury Police said.

“The suspect has been described as approximately 6 to 6’2, aged 28-35 years, with a Polish accent. He was wearing a light green coat.

“We’re asking residents and shop owners to check their CCTV footage to see whether their cameras captured this man.”

Anyone with information is asked to get in contact with police via 101 or by making a report on the Wiltshire Police website using reference 54240145167.