Overview
- Police say a man attempted to steal items at the Lidl on Wellworthy Way in Ringwood at about 3.20pm on 7 August and pushed a staff member to the floor when challenged.
- The employee’s shirt was torn during the incident and they suffered a hand injury.
- Investigators have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the assault.
- The man is described as white, about 5ft 11ins and in his 30s, with black hair and a scruffy black beard, wearing grey shorts, an Adidas jacket, a crossbody bag, black socks and white shoes.
- Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or report online quoting 44250355185, or provide details anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, with police also seeking any CCTV, mobile or dash-cam footage; no arrest has been announced.