Appeal after almost £3,000-worth of perfumes stolen from cosmetic store

Do you recognise this man? We are looking to identify him after the theft of almost £3,000-worth of perfumes from a Boots store in Stoke-on-Trent recently.

The first theft, which saw a total of four men’s fragrances stolen, took place at around 12 noon on 16 October at the store on Upper Market Square in Hanley. It was reported to us on 20 October. 

 

Since then, we believe the same suspect has been targeting the store on at least six further occasions, the most recent being Monday 25 November. 

 

The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 40 and 50, with dark greying hair and a grey beard. He often wears black trousers, a grey hooded sweatshirt and a dark-coloured gilet. He’s also been seen wearing blue trousers and a green and white baseball-style bomber jacket. On each occasion, he has been seen placing fragrances down his gilet and jacket before making off. 

 

We have obtained CCTV footage from the store and are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with the thefts. 

Anyone who recognises this individual or has further information should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 398 of 20 October.

 

To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.