THIEVES stole a woman's purse from her trolley as she was getting a coffee from the vending machine in Waitrose. 

The two men then used one of her cards to withdraw some cash at an ATM near the Abingdon store. 

The purse also had cash inside, and was hidden inside her handbag when it was stolen at around 1.16pm on Tuesday (January 21). 

It happened at around 1.16pm on Tuesday (January 21). 

Police are now hunting for two men who might have 'vital information' about the incident. 

Investigating officer PC Michael Lewis, based at Abingdon police station, said: “I am releasing this CCTV image as I believe that these men might have vital information about this incident.

“If you witnessed this incident, or if you recognise the men in these images or believe one of them could be you, please get in touch. You can contact us using our online reporting form or by calling the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43200023087.

“Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”