A mean thief has stolen cash from a woman's handbag after she left it unattended in the A&E Department of Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary.

It happened on November 20, say police.

The victim was a 62-year-old woman who was attending A&E

Officers are now appealing for information from anybody who may have seen the thief in action, or who may know anything about the theft, which happened between 1am and 2pm the following day. If you can help the police investigation, call 101 and quote log number 149 of November 20.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers - anonymously if necessary - on 0800 555 111.