A warning has been issued after two female pensioners were robbed in Dundee city centre.

The elderly women, aged 74 and 77, had their purses stolen in the Murraygate on Wednesday.

Officers are on the hunt for a 40-year-old man who is described as 5ft 8in with short light brown hair.

He was wearing a light coloured short sleeve top and blue jeans.

Police have reminded shoppers to take precautions to avoid the risk of being targeted by thieves.

A police spokeswoman said: "It is important that bags are not left hanging at their owner's back or side, on or within pushchairs, or hooked on to shopping trolleys.

"Ideally, they should be kept closed and placed against the front of their owner's body.

"In addition, shoppers should not take more money than they need when shopping. Expensive items should be left at home, rather than carried in a purse or handbag."

Anyone with information about the Murraygate thefts is urged to contact police on 101.