Officers want to speak with these people in connection with the shoplifting incident.

Police have launched an investigation after hundreds of pounds worth of goods were stolen from a petrol station.

According to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, the BP garage in West Street, Portchester, was targeted by shoplifters on the afternoon of Thursday, May 14. Those behind the crime took £250 worth of food and alcohol from the shop inside the forecourt.

Police wish to speak to these two people after food and alcohol were shoplifted from the BP garage in West Street, Portchester. | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

placeholder image — Police wish to speak to these two people after food and alcohol were shoplifted from the BP garage in West Street, Portchester. | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Now, officers have released these CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

A spokesperson for the police force said: “Do you recognise this man and woman? We would like to speak to them in connection with a reported shoplifting from the BP garage on West Street, Portchester.

“During the incident, which occurred between 5.10pm and 5.15pm on Thursday, May 14, it’s reported that £250 worth of food and alcohol was stolen.

“We believe the man and woman in these images can help us with our investigation and would urge them, or anyone who knows their identity, to get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44260227520, or via the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary website. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.