A CCTV image has been released of a man police officers would like to identify after a shoplifting in New Milton. 

One Stop in Christchurch Road was shoplifted at around 4pm on Thursday, October 24, where £68 worth of alcohol, scratch cards and lottery tickets was taken. 

The man officers would like to speak to is white, 6ft tall with black hair, a scruffy beard and wearing jeans, high-vis jacket, dark footwear and a beanie hat with goggles on top. 

New Milton police’s spokesman said: “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. 

“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. 

“You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44240463791. 

“You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website.”