CCTV issued following shoplifting in Ryde

Police are issuing a CCTV image of man they would like to speak to after a shoplifting incident at Sainsbury’s on Union Street, Ryde.

On Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24) shortly before 6pm, a man placed around thirty boxes of chocolate, worth £180, in a bag before leaving Sainsbury’s on Union Street without paying for them.

Following enquiries, police are now able to share an image of a man who was seen in the area at the time and who they believe may be able to assist with the investigation into this incident.

He is described as:

• Between 20 to 30-years-old
• White
• 5ft 9inchs tall
• Medium build
• With brown or dark blonde hair
• Wearing a red jacket over a jumper and dark blue trousers

If you recognise this man or were in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious, please call 101 and quote 44250578742.

Additionally, police would like to hear from you if you have CCTV, dashcam, mobile phone, or doorbell camera footage that may assist enquiries.

You can also share any information on-line via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below:

https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or report via their website, below:

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/