CCTV appeal after purse stolen from elderly woman in Hoddesdon
Images released of two people who may have information
Police have released CCTV images featuring two individuals who may have vital information regarding a purse theft in Hoddesdon.
The theft occurred between 12.30pm and 1pm on Saturday 17th October 2026 when a 95-year-old woman’s purse was stolen while she was shopping at Peacocks on the High Street.
Authorities believe the woman was deliberately distracted during the theft.
PCSO Louise Roberts from the Hoddesdon Neighbourhood Policing Team highlighted the importance of identifying the individuals captured in the CCTV footage, as they may hold key information.
Roberts said, “We believe the two people pictured were in the area and may have information that will help our enquiries.”
Anyone who recognises the individuals or if you are one of them, you can contact PCSO Roberts via email at [email protected] .
Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report, through the Force Communications Room’s web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, citing crime reference 41/100171/26.