Chocolate Thief Nabbed on CCTV After £180 Swipe at Sainsbury’s

Police are on the hunt for a man caught on CCTV stealing around 30 boxes of chocolate worth £180 from Sainsbury’s on Union Street, Ryde.

Christmas Eve Shoplift Shocker

In a bold Christmas Eve raid just before 6pm on December 24, the thief casually stuffed sweets into a bag and walked straight out without paying. Shoppers were left stunned by the brazen daylight robbery.

Do You Know This Chocolate Bandit?

  • Age: 20-30 years old
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Height: Approx. 5ft 9in
  • Build: Medium
  • Hair: Brown or dark blonde
  • Clothing: Red jacket over a jumper, dark blue trousers

If you recognise this man or noticed anything suspicious, call police on 101 quoting case 44250578742.

Have CCTV or Dashcam? Help Police Crack the Case

Hampshire Police want anyone with CCTV, dashcam, mobile, or doorbell footage to come forward and help catch the culprit. Share any clues at Hampshire Police’s website.

Prefer to stay anonymous? Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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