POLICE have released CCTV images after headphones worth hundreds of pounds were stolen from a store in Christchurch.

A man entered Purewell Electrical at 1.23pm on October 15 and stole Bose QC35 noise cancelling headphones valued at £329.

Police Sergeant Carmel Ryan, of Dorset Police, said: “Enquiries have been underway, including searches of the CCTV system. As a result we have obtained CCTV images of the suspect and I would urge anyone who recognises this man to please contact Dorset Police.

He added: “Shoplifting offences have a real impact on small local businesses and I would like to reiterate that Dorset Police takes these offences seriously.”

Contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180169078. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.