Police are searching for a man after two pairs of sunglasses were stolen from a store in the New Forest.

Two pairs of designer sunglasses were allegedly stolen from Boots Opticians on Station Road, New Milton, between 12.35pm and 1.10pm on Sunday, August 11.

Officers have now released images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with this incident.

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The man is described as white, aged between 25 and 40, approximately 5ft 7ins tall, of skinny build, has short dark hair, short scruffy beard, a tattoo on the left side of his neck, and was wearing dark trousers, white trainers and a grey long-sleeve hooded top.

He was carrying a Morrisons bag for life, Hampshire Constabulary said.

A spokesperson for the force said said: “We believe the man in these images can help us with our investigation and would urge him, or anyone who knows his identity, to get in touch with us.

“Also, if you witnessed the 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 44240343176.”