CCTV images released as part of investigation into fraud incidents in New Milton

Do you recognise this man?

We would like to speak to him in connection with two fraud-related incidents in Station Road, New Milton in March and February.

The first incident involved the theft of £500 from a woman aged in her 90s. The victim was withdrawing money from a cash machine when an unknown man reportedly approached and distracted her before taking money from her account.

This incident is reported to have occurred between 10.30am and 11.05am on Monday 12 February. Incident number 44240062942 refers.

The second incident, which involved similar circumstances and the theft of £500 from a man aged in his 70s, is reported to have occurred at approximately 10.30am on Monday 4 March. Incident number 44240095137 refers.

The man is described as;

- Aged approximately 25 years
- Approximately 5ft 8ins tall
- Wearing a hat
- Spoke with an Eastern European accent
- Tanned skin

We believe the man in these images can help us with our investigation and would urge him, or anyone who knows his identity, to get in touch with us.

Also, if you have information about this incident, saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, or have any CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera footage which could aid our investigation, please contact us.

You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting either of the above incident numbers.

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You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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