Image released following shoplifting incident in Whiteley

Do you recognise this man?

Officers investigating a report of shoplifting in Whiteley would like to speak with him as part of their enquiries.

Between 1.10pm and 2pm on Sunday 14 April, bottles of wine and champagne worth approximately £2,000 were stolen from the Marks & Spencer store at Whiteley Shopping Centre.

Since this was reported to us, officers have been carrying out a number of enquiries and are now in a position to release an image of a man they would like to speak with.

He has been described as being white, aged in his 40s, of slim build, around 5ft 10ins tall, with short dark hair. He was wearing grey jeans, a grey shirt, a grey blazer jacket with a grey and white scarf.

Do you recognise the man in the image? Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident?

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 and quote the reference number 44240162536.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or via their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/