Police have ramped up their investigation after a man was "verbally abusive" to convenience store staff

Hampshire police have now released CCTV following the incident, which took place in the Spar shop on Foundry Lane in Shirley.

Shortly before 2.30pm on March 9, a man reportedly entered the shop and picked up two drinks, before leaving without paying.

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He was challenged by security staff and then became "verbally abusive", police have said.

The CCTV image shows the man in the aisles of the shop, wearing a black jacket, blue t-shirt and grey tracksuit bottoms.

Hampshire officers said: "If you know the man pictured, please contact police on 101, quoting 44250105155.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org . "