A handbag that had “sentimental” jewellery and cash inside was stolen from a woman in a wholesaler store car park.

Police say the victim had been putting shopping into her car in the Costco car park in Hartspring Lane, Bushey, when her handbag was taken from a shopping trolley.

The suspects then fled the area in a grey Vauxhall Insignia, which was on cloned number plates.

The incident happened around 12pm on Friday, January 24.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the theft.

PC Louis Blacker, who is investigating, said: “The family is devastated at the loss of some very sentimental jewellery.

“I am keen to trace the occupants of the vehicle as part of our enquiries and would ask anyone with information to please email me via louis.blacker@herts.pnn.police.uk”