Soft toys stolen from Winchester Cathedral gift shop

The theft took place at the Cathedral Gift Shop in The Close at around 2.10pm on Saturday, January 31.

Police said multiple Wrendale soft toys were taken, with the total value estimated at £254.

The man police would like to speak with (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

CCTV stills of a man officers wish to speak to have been released as part of the investigation.

He is described as white, aged between 55 and 60, around 5ft 8ins tall, with a large build and grey hair.

He was wearing a blue raincoat, a blue and green tartan scarf, a beige sweater, a red backpack, and a black cap at the time of the incident.

Officers have carried out several enquiries and are now appealing to the public to help identify the man pictured in the images.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Anyone who recognises the individual or has information that could assist the investigation is urged to call 101, quoting reference 44260053478."

Alternatively, information can be submitted online via the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary website at: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/