TWO women have been arrested in connection with the theft of an elderly woman's purse.

The 89-year-old victim was in Marks and Spencer, in High Street, Colchester at about 3.15pm on Thursday, April 23, when her purse was taken from the front of her mobility scooter.  

It contained hundreds of pounds. 

The two women - aged 19 and 24 from Bedford - were arrested on suspicion of theft.

They were released on police bail until May 21, pending further enquiries.