UPDATE: The man has now been identified by police

A SUSPICIOUS man claimed to be the area manager of a petrol station and police have released a photo of someone who may be able to help.

At around 11pm on July, 20, someone called the Co-Op at Mid Summer Place, Amesbury, saying he was the area manager.

He began to ask about fuel levels and stock numbers, claiming another store had not received their delivery.

Later on, a man entered the store claiming he was collecting stock that was being transferred.

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Nothing was taken but Wiltshire Police is investigating the suspicious activity.

The force has released a photograph of a man it believes may be able to help with enquiries.