A HANDBAG containing trainers and cash was stolen from a hotel’s staff office.

At around 4.10pm on Sunday, May 5, the bag was taken from the staff office of the King’s Arms Hotel in Castle Street, Christchurch.

The handbag contained a pair of trainers, headphones and cash.

Officers investigating the theft are issuing CCTV images of a woman they would like to identify.

Police community support investigator Mike Cannings, of Bournemouth police, said: “An investigation is underway to try and recover the victim’s property.

“As part of my enquiries, I have obtained CCTV images of a woman I would like to identify and I would ask anyone with information regarding her identity to please come forward.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240067132.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.