A woman had £6,000 snatched from her hand as she waited in line at a bank.

Scotland Yard says the woman was waiting to pay the money in at a bank in High Road, Wembley, when a man grabbed the envelope containing the cash and fled.

The theft happened at around 11.15am on January 28 and police are renewing appeals to identify a man wanted in connection with it.

The money belonged to the victim's partner, who was at work, and she said she would feel guilty "for the rest of her life" if she did not pay him back.

Speaking anonymously the woman, aged in her 60s, said: “This theft has affected me deeply; first of all I took out a loan of £6,000 to give back to my partner.

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"He did not ask but to do this but I would feel guilty for the rest of my life if I didn't give him something back, knowing how hard he works and planning for our future. I am now in debt for the next five years."

She added that the theft had also affected her confidence.

She said: “This also affected me that now I am a nervous person walking on the street, I don't like anyone coming too close to me, and I hardly take a handbag with me when I am leaving home anymore."

PC Joss Stott from the North West Command Unit said: “We are renewing this appeal in the hope that someone recognises the man in this image – if you do, please contact police immediately.

“While the victim was not physically harmed, she is understandably shaken and upset by this brazen theft. I would urge anyone who can help identify this person or can assist the investigation to get in touch.”

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD2837/22Mar. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111