POLICE are hunting a man who stole four bottles of vodka from a Petersfield shop.

At around 1.20pm on May 4, staff at the Co-op on Moggs Mead saw a man enter the store, take spirits from the alcohol shelf and leave quickly in the direction of River Walk without paying.

Four bottles of vodka were stolen, according to the police.

The man is described as white, over 6ft tall, aged in is 30s and of slim build. He was wearing all black clothing including a distinctive hooped beanie hat with a scarf wrapped around his face.

Hampshire Constabulary would like to hear from anyone who recognises the man or has any other information that will help with their enquiries.

Anyone with information should call Pc Peter Gott at Petersfield police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.