DO you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in connection with a shoplifting incident in Ringwood.

The appeal comes after a reported theft from Tesco Express, in Butlers Lane, between 2.05pm and 2.10pm on Thursday, January 2.

Meat was taken in the theft, police said, and officers want to trace the person pictured.

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He is described as; aged 30, around 5ft 8ins tall, with a goatee beard and wearing an Original Penguin beanie hat.

“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,” Hampshire Police spokesperson said.

“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 recognises the person pictured, or has information regarding the theft, should contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 44250001794.