Police ask for help after man becomes aggressive at Tesco

Thursday, 18 May 2023 01:00

Wiltshire Police are asking for help in finding a man who became aggressive after being stopped attempting to leave a shop without paying.

In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: "Officers would like to speak to the man attached following an incident at Tesco in Southampton Road.

"At approximately 10am on April 29, a man attempted to leave the store with approximately £45 worth of goods before he was stopped by staff.

"He then became aggressive and threatening towards the staff before throwing hanging baskets to the ground causing them to smash.

"Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230044944."

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