A CCTV has been launched after alcohol was stolen from a supermarket in Hitchin.

The incident happened at around 6.10pm on Tuesday, August 20, at Waitrose in Bedford Road.

It is reported that the suspect took two bottles of spirits, storing them in his trousers before leaving the store with no attempts to pay.

PCSO Cynthia Combe said: "Our enquiries are continuing, and I am urging anyone with information to please contact police.

"We are releasing this image because we believe the individual pictured may have been in the area at the time and could have information to assist our investigation.

"Is this you, or do you recognise the man pictured? Please e-mail me at cynthia.combe@herts.police.uk."

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/69995/24.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.