CCTV images released as part of New Milton shoplifting investigation

Do you recognise this man?

We would like to speak to him in connection with a shoplifting incident which was reported at Boots Opticians, Station Road, New Milton.

The incident, which involved the theft of two pairs of designer sunglasses, occurred between 12.35pm and 1.10pm on Sunday 11 August.

The man is described as;

• White
• Aged between 25 and 40 years
• Approximately 5ft 7ins tall
• Skinny build
• Short dark hair, short scruffy beard, a tattoo on the left side of the neck
• Wearing dark trousers, white trainers and a grey long-sleeve hooded top
• Carrying a Morrisons bag for life

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 witnessed the 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 incident number 44240343176.

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You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website, below;

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