POLICE would like to speak to a well-dressed man after £2,000 worth of alcohol was stolen from a shopping centre.

Between 1.10pm and 2pm on Sunday, April 14, bottles of wine and champagne worth approximately £2,000 were stolen from the Marks & Spencer store at Whiteley Shopping Centre.

Police have now released an image of a man they wish to speak to.

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

Hampshire Chronicle: Police are hoping to speak to this manPolice are hoping to speak to this man (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

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

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A police spokesperson said: "Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating a report of shoplifting in Whiteley would like to speak with him as part of their enquiries.

"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."

Information can also be reported to the police online via the Hampshire Constabulary website, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.