Police probe Ponds pool purse plunder

WANTED: The man police want to question.

A security camera has snapped an alleged purse-thief at a public pool in Geelong, according to police.

Investigators released an image of the man this week with a public call for him to contact police.

Police alleged he stole the “ladies purse” from a café area at Waurn Ponds’ Leisurelink between 2.10pm and 2.30pm on 4 July.

“This purse contained an amount of cash and personal cards belonging to the victim,” police said.

“The male pictured was in the vicinity at the time of the theft and he is requested to contact police as he will hold valuable information that will assist this enquiry.”

Police said anyone else with information about the alleged theft of the man in the surveillance image should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference number 190238703.