Man smashes candles and throws paint in Waterlooville's Asda and Havant's Wilko as police appeal for witnesses

By Sophie Lewis
Published 22nd Mar 2023, 17:09 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2023, 17:09 BST
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Police have issued CCTV of a man they wish to speak to following reports of criminal damage in shops in Waterlooville and Havant.

Shortly after 11.40am on March 21, officers from Hampshire police received reports that a man had entered the Asda store in Waterlooville and began throwing and smashing a number of glass candles. It was later reported that at approximately 12.50pm the same day a man entered the Wilko store in Havant’s The Meridian Shopping Centre and threw various items around, including paint. Shelving was also pushed over, according to police.

Officers are investigating both incidents and now have an image of a man, seen in the area at the time, who they said they would like to speak to in connection with their enquiries.

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The police are looking to speak to this man in connection with reports of criminal damage. Picture credit: Hampshire & Isle of Wight ConstabularyThe police are looking to speak to this man in connection with reports of criminal damage. Picture credit: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary
The police are looking to speak to this man in connection with reports of criminal damage. Picture credit: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary

The man is described as a white male aged approximately in his late 20s and he is roughly 6ft tall. He was seen wearing a black hooded jacket, black trousers, black shoes and a black and white face covering. He also had a red bicycle with him.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is urging anyone with any information that may assist in the enquiries to get in touch with by contacting 101, quoting reference 44230112549.