CCTV images have been released in connection with a report of racially aggravated assault and shoplifting at a corner shop in Eastleigh.
Hampshire Constabulary received a report that alcohol was stolen and a member of staff was assaulted at the Premier store on Desborough Road in Eastleigh between 11am and 11.05am on December 21.
Officers are now looking to speak to a woman caught on CCTV in connection to the incident.
She is white, believed to be in her 30s and approximately five-foot five-inches tall with brown hair, which is tied back in the photo.
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She was wearing a blue jacket, body warmer, red gloves with 'ho ho ho' written on them, blue tracksuit bottoms and brown boots with fur inside.
A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: "We believe the woman in this image can help us with our investigation and would urge her, or anyone who knows her 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 44240554569."
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