Police hunt man with sweet tooth after £160 of confectionary grabbed from store without payment

Police are hunting a man with a sweet tooth after £160 of confectionary was grabbed from a store without payment.

The man entered Co-Op on Stubbington Green, Fareham, on Friday 3 April at around 9.20am and then left the store at around 9.25am without paying for around £160 worth of sweets.

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Police are now stepping up their efforts to find the culprit and have launched a public appeal with a picture of the suspect. Anyone who recognises the man - who is pictured in a hi-vis vest with a beanie hat - is urged to contact the force or Crimestoppers immediately.

“We are now asking you for your help to identify the man in this CCTV image who we believe may be able to assist with our enquiries,” a force statement said.

“If you were in the area at the time and recognise this man, or saw anything suspicious, please call 101 and quote 44260158302.

“Additionally, we’d like to hear from you if you have CCTV, dashcam, mobile phone, or doorbell camera footage that may assist our enquiries.”

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or report via their website: crimestoppers-uk.org/

You can also share any information at: www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/