A thief stole £1,000 worth of sun cream from Boots at Whiteley Shopping Centre.

The shoplifting happened in Boots at Whiteley Shopping Centre on Wednesday, February 14, and want to speak with the man pictured in connection with the incident.

On the day of the incident, at around 12pm, a man entered the store, putting around £1,000 worth of sun cream products into a tote bag and leaving again without paying.

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He is described as being 5ft 10ins tall, of an average build and with short black hair and a beard.

A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: “Do you recognise the man in the image?

“Anyone who does or who has any information which may assist our enquiries is asked to contact us.”