A MAN is being sought by police in connection with a series of shop thefts where alcohol including Grey Goose vodka and Moet champagne have been taken.

The incidents have taken place in stores across Peterlee, Spennymoor, Chester-le-Street and Stanley.

The latest incident on January 17 saw the suspect enter the Asda store in Peterlee and head straight to the alcohol section taking £227 worth of spirits before doing a flit through a fire exit.

The man police would like to speak to is described as being in his late 20s with a receding hairline.

Anyone with any information shoult call 101 quoting crime reference number 128 of January 17.

Alternatively, witnesses can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111.