A suitcase with cash has been stolen after being placed down outside Marks & Spencer in Oxford.

While working outside the store on Queens Street on February 24 a person placed a suitcase down at around 3.30pm where it was stolen from.

The suitcase contained cash, headphones and a coat.

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Thames Valley Police is releasing a CCTV image of a woman officers would like to speak to following the incident.

Investigating officer PC Lee Dix, based at Oxford police station, said: “We would like to appeal to anyone who recognises the woman in these images to please get in touch as she may have vital information about the theft.

“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling us on 101, quoting reference number 43240087880.

“Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”