A MAN wanted in connection with an alleged theft in the New Forest has been found.

Hampshire Police issued an appeal for Stephen Tims after the alleged theft of £25,000 from the Wagon and Horses pub in Lymington.

Officers said he was last known to be living in the Bournemouth area.

This morning, a force spokesperson confirmed Stephen Tims had been found in Surrey on April 30.

He has been charged with failing to surrender to police and theft by employee.

He appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court on May 1.