Do you recognise this man?

We would like to speak to him in connection with a report of robbery at the EE phone store on London Road, Waterlooville.

During the incident, which occurred shortly after midday on Wednesday 14 May, it’s reported that a man entered the shop, removed an Android phone from the display area and then placed it in his bag.

When challenged by staff, the man presented a blade, similar to one from a Stanley knife, before then exiting the store.

The man we’d like to speak to in connection with the incident is described as;

• Black
• Aged between 22 and 27 years
• Approximately 6ft tall
• Slim build
• Dark frizzy hair
• Slight moustache
• Wearing navy blue Nike tracksuit bottoms and a hooded top with Nike written along the outside of the arms

We believe the man in this image can help us with our investigation and would urge him, or anyone who knows his 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 or dash cam 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 44240209687.

How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website, below;

Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)