Woman wanted by police after stolen bank card is used in Blackpool shopping spree

A woman is wanted by police after a stolen bank card was used to pay for a shopping spree in Blackpool.
Police want to speak to this woman regarding a theft and fraudulent use of contactless payments in Blackpool.Police want to speak to this woman regarding a theft and fraudulent use of contactless payments in Blackpool.
Police want to speak to this woman regarding a theft and fraudulent use of contactless payments in Blackpool.

Lancashire Police want to speak to the woman (pictured) regarding a theft of a bank card and fraudulent use of contactless payments.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "We believe the victim's purse was stolen from Aldi on Oxford Square, Blackpool on February 17 at around 11am.

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"The victim's bank card from within their purse has then been used to make two payments via contactless payment at Lidl on Devonshire Road, Blackpool around 30 minutes later."

If you recognise her, please email the investigating officer on [email protected] or contact 101.