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A thief in Dunmow took around £200 from a purse and returned the bag to staff.
The incident took place at the Co-op shop on White Street on Friday, August 21 at around 6.40pm.
If you have information, call Essex Police on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/133223/20.
You can also contact the independent UK charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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