POLICE investigating a theft from a roadworks site in Fordingbridge want to identify this person.

The incident occurred at around 2pm on Wednesday, July 22, when a plate compactor being used to complete roadworks in Marl Lane, Fordingbridge, was stolen.

“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,” a Hampshire Police spokesperson said.

“Also, if you witnessed anything of the incident, or saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, please contact us.”

Anyone with information – or who recognises the person pictured, should contact police on 101, or report their information online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44260352264.

They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or visit the charity’s website at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Officers want to identify this person after a theft in Fordingbridge. Picture: Hampshire Police