OFFICERS investigating the theft of meat products from a Ringwood shop are keen to trace this person.

Police probing the incident – at Waitrose, in The Furlong at around 11.45am on January 19 – have issued a CCTV image of a person they are keen to identify.

“Since this was reported to us, officers have been carrying out a number of enquiries and are now in a position to release an image of man we would like to speak with,” a Hampshire Police spokesperson said.

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He is described as being white, bald, 6ft tall and in his late 50s. He was wearing glasses, a white/cream jacket, black trousers, a white shirt, black jumper and black shoes.

“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,” they added.

“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 about the theft, should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 44250027552. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.