POLICE have launched a CCTV appeal after a spate of thefts in Leominster.

West Mercia Police shared an image of the person officers wanted to identify, suspecting they had stolen from shop in Leominster on "numerous occasions"

Leominster's safer neighbourhood team said: "We are asking for the public to help us identify this male who is suspected of stealing on numerous occasions from stores in Leominster.

"If you recognise this male or have any information in regards to the thefts, please contact us on leominster.snt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk or anonymously at crime stoppers 0800 555 111 quoting crime reference 22/36323/21."

The picture of the person showed they had short, dark hair, and were wearing what appeared to be a pale pink t-shirt with a messenger bag.