POLICE are keen to trace this person in connection with a shoplifting incident in Bransgore.

The theft saw a number of food items taken from the Co-op in Oak Tree Parade at around 5.40pm on January 25.

“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 man we would like to speak with,” a Hampshire Police spokesperson said.

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He has been described as being white, aged between 45 and 55 and of heavy build. He was a wearing a grey top, black trousers and glasses.

“We believe the man in this image can help us with our investigation and would urge him, or anyone who knows his identity, to get in touch with us,” they added.

“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.”

Anyone who resognises the person pictured, or has any other information, should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 44250038865, or submit a report online at www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Officers are keen to trace this person after shoplifting in Bransgore. Picture: Hampshire Police