Police are searching for a man after cash was stolen from a Southampton store.

An investigation was launched after a man entered Central Convenience Store on St James Road in Shirley on Monday at 12.15pm.

He approached the cashier to pay for a packet of chewing gum before reportedly leaning over the counter and grabbing more than £100 in bank notes.

Now officers have released CCTV images of man police wish to speak to in connection with the incident

The man is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, of a slim build with brown hair and some facial hair.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify the man.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 44170274410.