Suffolk police are investigating a sneak thief that is believed to have taken a handbag containing bank cards and cash from a homeowner who had been unpacking their shopping.

The incident happened at an address in St Andrews Road, Felixstowe, at some point between 10.45am and 2.15pm on Saturday, police have revealed.

The homeowner had been out and was unpacking their shopping, leaving their bag on the stairs.

They were invited by a neighbour to visit, and it was at this point they discovered their handbag – containing two purses with cash and bank cards – had been taken.

The front door had been left unlocked with a porch-style door left open.

Contact Suffolk police on 101 if you have any information.