A woman deceived Ikea staff out of more than £300 by returning the wrong product at its Southampton store, police said.

Officers are investigating a fraud after a woman entered the Ikea store and made a fraudulent return of goods on April 24.

The woman managed to walk away with a £350 refund, but when staff members opened the returned boxes, they realised old shelves had been placed inside.

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Officers have now released an image of the woman they want to speak to in connection to the incident.

She was wearing a white shirt at the time and carrying a spotted bag, and she has blonde streaks in her hair.

Hampshire police said: "Do you recognise this woman?

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or on 101 quoting 44250174473."