Police Appeal After Two Shoplifting Incidents At Wootton Bridge Tesco Express

Police are appealing for information after two reported shoplifting incidents at Tesco Express in Wootton.

The first occurred on Thursday 16 October at around 9.50am, when a man allegedly walked out of the store with two bottles of wine without paying.

Three days later, on Sunday 19 October at around 5.10pm, the same man is reported to have taken food items from the shop and again left without paying.

Following enquiries, officers have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with the investigation.

He is described as:

• White

• Aged between 30 and 40

• Around 6ft tall

• Slim build

• Short dark brown hair

• Using a crutch to walk

Anyone who recognises the man, or who was in the area at the time and witnessed anything suspicious, is urged to call 101, quoting 44250481875.

Police are also keen to hear from anyone with CCTV, dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage that may help their enquiries.

Information can also be submitted 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/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/