Hampshire police are ramping up their investigation into a reported shoplifting at a gift retailer as CCTV imagery has been released.

At around 4.20pm on April 19, items including a Jellycat bag were allegedly stolen from Between The Lines on Lymington High Street.

Officers are now looking to speak to a woman in connection with the incident.

UPDATE: Police have now identified the woman and have requested her picture be removed.

She is white, of average build and believed to be in her mid to late 20s.

At the time, she was wearing her black hair tied back with sunglasses, a brown hoodie, black leggings and glittery brown trainers.

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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 footage which could aid our investigation, including mobile phone or dash cam, 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 44250170444."