CCTV images have been released after a stolen card was used to empty a vulnerable elderly woman's bank account in St Albans.

A withdrawal was made between 7pm and 8pm on Friday, September 8, in the Marshalswick area.

Police believe the woman pictured may have been in the area at the time.

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "Officers in St Albans are appealing for the public’s help to identify a woman we would like to speak to following the withdrawal of cash with a stolen bank card.

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"Officers believe the woman pictured may have been in the area at the time and could have information which will help their investigation.

"If you recognise her or have any other information which could help, please contact PC Ryan Coyle via email at ryan.coyle@herts.police.uk."

Herts Advertiser: Officers believe the woman pictured may have been in the area at the time.Officers believe the woman pictured may have been in the area at the time. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

Information can be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/72371/23.

Hertfordshire police's web chat function can be used by visiting herts.police.uk/contact.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.