A distraction theft occurred somewhere along Station Street in Ross-on-Wye, on Monday, November 16th between 12pm and 12.30pm.

A member of the public was loading shopping into their car and a man distracted this person and stole a number of credit and debit cards from their purse. These cards were then used to withdraw cash and make purchases.

This incident was not reported to the police until Thursday, November 26th. If you have any further information about this, please call 101, and quote the reference: 0277-S-261115