Thousands of pounds worth of alcohol and groceries have been shoplifted from Waitrose.

On Thursday, June 16, alcohol and other groceries, with an approximate value of £2,000, were shoplifted from Ringwood Waitrose on The Furlong Road.

Police have now released CCTV images of men officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident. 

Police describe one man as the following: White; approximately 5ft 10ins tall; aged in early 40s; stocky build; short brown hair; clean shaven; wearing a long black jacket, blue denim jeans and white trainers.

The described the other man as: White; approximately 5ft 9ins tall; aged in early 40s; short dark hair; goatee beard; and tattooed on both arms and the back of the neck.

A police spokesperson said: "We believe the men in these images can help us with our investigation and would urge them, or anyone who knows their 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 44240249210."

You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website.