Do you recognise this man?

We would like to speak to him in connection with reported fraud-related incidents at various stores in Lymington and New Milton.

During the incidents, which occurred between 10am and 4pm on Tuesday 20 May, it’s reported that an unknown man used or attempted to use counterfeit £50 notes to purchase items.

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

• White
• Aged between 30 and 40 years
• Large build
• Dark beard
• Had a bandage on his left arm

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 any of the incidents, saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, or have any CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera 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 44250246662.

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)