A MAN captured on CCTV buying a £5,000 watch with a stolen credit card at a North Yorkshire jewellers is wanted by North Yorkshire Police.

A woman from Harrogate had her purse stolen between 12pm and 1pm, on Thursday, September 1, 2016.

Later the same afternoon the man pictured in the CCTV images used the woman's bank card to purchase a £5,000 watch from Fattorini Jewellers in Harrogate. A further amount of £2,000 was also obtained from a local cash point.

Anyone who recognises the man, or who has any information which would assist the investigation is requested to contact police on 101 and ask to speak Investigator Corrina Graham-Merrett, please quote reference 12160158852. You can also email Corrina.Graham-Merrett@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.