POLICE have issued an appeal to identify a suspected shoplifter after he was caught on CCTV inside a Chester-le-Street store.

The man pictured was picked up by security cameras inside a Ropery Lane shop on Sunday, May 1.

No further details have been released by police over the incident that sparked the appeal.

Anyone with information on her identity can contact the police by calling non-emergency number 101.

Details can also be sent via email to caughton.camera@durham.pnn.police.uk, quoting incident reference WG160 1183.

Alternatively, information can also be reported to independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.