Photo released after £2,000 worth of wine and champagne stolen from M&S

An image has been released of a man as police investigate a shoplifting that saw £2,000 worth of wine and champagne stolen.

Police say the bottles of alcohol were stolen from Marks and Spencer at Whiteley Shopping Centre between 1.10pm and 2pm on Sunday, April 14.

Officers have since been carrying out enquiries and have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to.

He has been described as white, aged in his 40s, of slim build, around 5ft 10ins tall, with short dark hair.

He was wearing grey jeans, a grey shirt and a grey blazer jacket with a grey and white scarf.

A police spokesperson said: "Do you recognise the man in the image? Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident?

"Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 and quote the reference number 44240162536.

"You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or via their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/"