Detectives have released a CCTV image of a woman (pictured) they want to trace after £60 was stolen from an epileptic woman's handbag . A 'despicable' thief who stole £60 from an epileptic woman's handbag after she collapsed and suffered a violent fit is being hunted by police. Detectives have released a CCTV image of a woman they want to trace after the money was stolen in Ryemarket Shopping Centre, Stourbridge, West Midlands. The female victim collapsed and started violently fitting in a seizure that lasted 20 minutes, leaving her in 'great distress'. Passers-by rushed to comfort her but police believe one person took advantage of the drama, reaching into the woman's handbag and stealing £60 cash. Officers said the CCTV showed a woman moving the victim's shopping trolley before leaving the market on the afternoon of April 7, West Midlands Police said. She has been  described as a white woman in her 30s or 40s, around 5ft 5in tall and with long dark hair which was tied back in a ponytail. Detective Inspector Nigel Smith said: 'It's a truly despicable crime. 'The lady is clearly in great distress on the floor and, while most people's immediate concern is for her well-being, one person sees it as an opportunity to steal from her.' The victim made a full recovery and only realised her money had gone after the incident. Mr Smith added: 'We've secured a CCTV image of a woman we need to speak to about the theft. 'She is one of around 12 people who were stood near the lady but is seen to quickly leave having put her hand on the shopping trolley. 'We'd urge anyone who believes they recognise the person in the CCTV to contact us.' Anyone with information about the incident, which happened on the afternoon of April 7, is urged to call police on 101. The female victim collapsed and started violently fitting in a seizure at Ryemarket Shopping Centre, Stourbridge .
Police are hunting a woman who stole £60 from epileptic woman's handbag . Victim collapsed and suffered a violent seizure that lasted 20 minutes . Passers-by rushed to help but police believe one person took advantage . Police have released CCTV footage of a woman they want to speak to .