A vulnerable man in his 70s had his money stolen in St Albans sparking police to warn of similar reports in the area.

The money was taken from his backpack when he was on St Peter’s Street on Wednesday, March 16, between 11:50am and 12pm.

Today (April 22) police released CCTV images of people who might be able to help them with enquires.

St Albans & Harpenden Review: Do you know this person? Picture: Hertfordshire PoliceDo you know this person? Picture: Hertfordshire Police

Sergeant Mark Williams, from the St Albans Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “We believe those pictured were in the area at the time of the incident and we are keen to speak to them because they could have important information.

St Albans & Harpenden Review: The police would like to speak to this person. Picture: Hertfordshire PoliceThe police would like to speak to this person. Picture: Hertfordshire Police

“If you recognise them, or have information yourself, please get in touch.

“I would also like to urge residents to stay vigilant as there has been other similar reports in the area.

St Albans & Harpenden Review: If you know this person, contact Hertfordshire Police. Picture: Hertfordshire PoliceIf you know this person, contact Hertfordshire Police. Picture: Hertfordshire Police

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“If you suspect that pickpockets are in the area, report your concerns by calling 999.”

Anyone with information can contact police via 101 and quote 41/21154/22.

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