Police Hunt Aggressive Shoplifter Who Threatened Staff with Bottle
Officials want to speak to a man caught causing chaos during a shoplifting attempt at Morrison’s petrol station on Portsmouth Road.
Shop Theft Sparks Rage and Threats
On Thursday 7 January, around 7.20pm, a man grabbed several items from the store and tried to make a sneaky getaway without paying. Staff stopped him, but the suspect turned nasty – smashing COVID screens and threatening a worker with a bottle before dashing off on a red bicycle.
Suspect Description and Appeal
- Age: Between 25 and 35
- Skin: Tanned
- Height: About 5ft 10ins
- Hair: Black
- Wearing: Black jogging bottoms, black jacket, black rucksack
Police admit the description isn’t perfect. But if you spotted this man nearby or have dashcam footage, they want to hear from you.
Give Info, Help Catch This Thief
Ring 101 quoting reference 44210007533, or call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Don’t stay silent – your tip could make all the difference.
