Police are trying to identify the people pictured as they believe they can help with their enquiries after a purse was stolen.

A woman was in Bella Pasta, George Street when she had her purse, containing credit cards, stolen. It happened between 1.15pm and 2.15pm on October 4.

The woman’s credit card was later used in Rowells Jewellers, H Samuel and Vodafone in the city centre.

The man police want to identify and talk to is white, in his early twenties, with short dark hair. He was wearing jeans and white trainers.

The woman is white with long dark hair. She was wearing a white top and black trousers.

Anyone who recognises the people pictured is urged to contact PC Richie Hayne at Oxford police station via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre, 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to talk to the police, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.