Appeal Launched After Reported Shoplifting Incident at West End Co-op

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has released images of two women they wish to speak with following a reported shoplifting incident at the Co-op store on High Street, West End.

The incident occurred between 6pm and 6.10pm on Wednesday, 1 October, during which various items were taken from the store. According to police, the women left the scene in a white Peugeot van.

Officers believe the individuals pictured in the released images may have important information that could assist the investigation and are urging them—or anyone who recognises them—to come forward.

Police are also appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or noticed suspicious activity in the area at the time. Anyone with CCTV, mobile phone footage, or dash cam recordings that might help enquiries is asked to contact the force.

Information can be provided by calling 101 or reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44250444934.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or submit information through the Crimestoppers website.