Police are appealing for a potential victim to come forward after the theft of a wallet was reported to them by CCTV operators on Thursday.
The incident happened in Harpur Square, Bedford at 7.30pm after an elderly man with a walking stick had his wallet taken from him by a woman.
Officers attended the scene, recovered a wallet close by, and arrested a 25 year-old woman on suspicion of theft. She has now been released on bail pending further investigation.
PS James Panter, investigating, is keen to trace the elderly man who had left the scene prior to police arriving.
PS Panter said: “It is important that we trace the man involved in this incident as we would like to return his property to him and also find out exactly what happened on Thursday evening.”
If you are the man or if you can help identify him you can contact PS Panter, at Greyfriars Police Station, in confidence, on 101, or text information to 07786 200011.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
