CCTV caught credit card theft suspect on film

This CCTV image shows a woman police are trying to trace in connection with a credit card theft at a Black Country hotel.

Police say they want help identifying her after a woman's purse was stolen at the Copthorne Hotel function room, Brierley Hill, on April 15.

Acting Sgt Simon Watkins said today they want anyone with information come forward and speak to officers. "CCTV footage from the hotel clearly shows a woman walking into the function room and taking a purse, containing cash and bank cards from a bag," he said.

"One of the bank cards stolen was a Santander Visa card, which has subsequently been used to withdraw funds from the victim's account at a Santander branch in Oxford."

Police say the victim's purse also contained £30 in cash as well as her driving licence, an HSBC card, Halifax card and a Nectar card.

Anyone with information can call Dudley police on 0345 113 5000, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.