Marks and Spencer shoplifting: Hampshire police seek man after £4,000 of beauty products stolen from Hedge End store

The man was spotted in the M&S store on two occasions

Police want to speak to a man after £4,000 of beauty products were stolen from a store.

The same man was spotted in the Marks and Spencer shop on a Thursday and a Saturday, and officers say they want to speak to him as they think he could help with the investigation.

The man is white, about 5ft 10, thought to be in his late 30s and of a medium build. He’s bald and has neck tattoos and a sleeve tattoo on his left arm.

Police are looking for this man after £4,000 a beauty products were stolen from the Marks and Spencer  store in Tollbar Way, Hedge End, on Thursday, August 20 and Saturday,  August 22.placeholder image
Police are looking for this man after £4,000 a beauty products were stolen from the Marks and Spencer store in Tollbar Way, Hedge End, on Thursday, August 20 and Saturday, August 22. | Hampshire Constabulary

A police spokesperson said: “We believe the man in these images 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 anything of the incident or saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, please contact us.”

The incidents were at the M&S store in Tollbar Way, Hedge End, on Thursday, August 20 and Saturday, August 22.

Anyone who saw the man, knows who he is or has any information about the incidents can call Hampshire police on 101, or by reporting information through the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44260410278. Crimestoppers can be used to give details anonymously - call 0800 555 111 or visit their website.

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