Police have released CCTV images of a woman in connection with a theft that saw £80 worth of clothing stolen from Sainsbury's in Hedge End. 

The incident occurred between 11.25am and 11.30am on Monday, August 19, at the store on Tollbar Way.

Now officers believe the woman in the photo can help with their investigation.

She is described as white, aged 45, 5ft 9ins tall with blonde hair tied up in a bun and of medium build.

She was wearing a white top, white shorts and white trainers

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A spokesperson for the police said: "Do you recognise this woman?

"We believe the woman in this image can help us with our investigation and would urge her, or anyone who knows her 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 44240364525."