CCTV footage has been released after a bottle of cognac was stolen in a shoplifting incident at an Aldi store. 

Police were called after the incident at Aldi in Chestnut Avenue, Chandler's Ford on Saturday. 

A bottle of cognac worth £19.99 was taken between 4.30pm and 4.35pm. 

Now officers want to speak to the man in the photo as part of their investigation. 

He is described as tall, with short hair and was wearing a black tracksuit with blue trainers. 

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He was also seen with a woman who is described as being of medium height with blonde hair. 

She was wearing a green 'Jamaica' t-shirt and sunglasses. 

A police spokesperson said: "We believe the man in this image, and the woman described above, 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 44240356644.

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