Appeal for witnesses following shoplifting in Gosport

Thursday, 29 January 2026 07:00

By V2 RADIO X @V2RadioSussex

Police in Gosport are appealing for help after a shoplifting incident at Waitrose.

Officers say a man walked into the store on Stoke Road, placed four bottles of rum inside his coat, and left without paying.

It happened on Sunday the 18th of January at around one o’clock in the afternoon.

The man has been described as:

  • White
  • In his 30s
  • 5ft8inchs tall
  • Larger build
  • Wearing a dark green beanie hat, dark blue top, black jacket, black joggers, and black shoes with white soles.

If you were in the area at the time and recognise this man, or saw anything suspicious, call 101 and quote 44260028484.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or report via their website, below:

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

 

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