Handbag theft in Fitzroy

Police are investigating the theft of a handbag and use of credit card in Fitzroy this month, Victoria Police say.

Investigators have been told a handbag was stolen from a licensed premises on Brunswick Street about 12.30am on 3 June.

Shortly after, about 12.47am, a credit card from the handbag was used at a service station on Victoria Parade in Fitzroy.

Police have released an image of a woman they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.

She is described as aged in her 40s, auburn coloured hair, black glasses and was wearing a black jacket with a hood and carrying a blue and brown shoulder bag.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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