Police Release CCTV Images in Hedge End Shoplifting Investigation

Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a reported shoplifting incident at the Co-op store on Lower Northam Road, Hedge End.

The incident took place between 1.05pm and 1.15pm on Friday, 29 August, when approximately £200 worth of steak and other items were stolen from the shop.

Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man seen in the store around the time of the theft. He is described as white, aged in his mid-30s, around 5ft 6ins tall, and was wearing a blue jacket and baseball cap.

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said:

“We believe the man in these images can help us with our investigation and would urge him, or anyone who recognises him, to get in touch. We would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage from the area at the time.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 44250399268, or report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website.

Information can also be provided anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org