Hampshire Police are searching for a man and woman after more than £600 worth of clothes were stolen from Next in Hedge End.

Police would like to speak to them in connection with a £600 shoplifting incident which took place in Next on Charles Watts Way, Hedge End.

The incident, which involved the theft of £612 worth of children’s clothing, occurred between 7.10pm and 7.30pm on Monday, February 12.

The woman is described as white, aged around 40, approximately five foot five inches tall, with blonde hair in a pony tail and was wearing a green coat, black leggings and walking boots.

She was carrying one large Sports Direct bag and one Aldi bag, with a black handbag or rucksack, police said.

The man is described as white, aged around 40, approximately five foot six inches tall, and was wearing an orange beanie, black neck warmer, bright blue hooded top and bright blue jogging bottoms.

He was carrying a full Sports Direct bag, Aldi bag and blue Makita toolbox, police said.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Do you recognise this man and woman?

"We believe the man and woman in these images can help us with our investigation and would urge them, or anyone who knows their identity, to get in touch with us.

"Also, if you have information about this incident, saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, or have any CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera footage which could aid our investigation, please contact us.

"You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44240065245."