Southampton police are appealing for information after a high-value ring was stolen from a city centre jewellers.
The incident happened at around 4:30pm on Saturday, 5 July, at H. Samuel in West Quay Shopping Centre. According to police, a man entered the store and asked a staff member to show him some jewellery. While being assisted, he discreetly placed a ring, valued at £12,000, into his pocket before leaving the shop unnoticed.
Officers have released a photograph of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the burglary. They believe he may have information that could assist their investigation.
A police spokesperson said: “We urge the man shown in this image, or anyone who recognises him, to contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, or report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44250303106.
2 months to report this?
And 17 days to approve this!