A WOMAN is being sought by police after a credit card was stolen from an elderly woman's handbag.

The incident happened in Accrington's Arndale Centre on January 17 at around 10.30am.

Officers want to speak to the woman pictured in relation to 'fraudulent use of a credit card' following the incident.

Anyone who recognises the woman should contact PCSO James Southworth on 01254 353103 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting crime number ED1801050.