POLICE investigating a scam involving gift cards have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to.

Officers have received eight reports on Monday of convenience stores across Hampshire being targeted including businesses in the Romsey, Southampton and the New Forest.

Police say the stores have each been defrauded of up to £500 by the scam.

A police spokesman said; "Officers are keen to speak to the man in the CCTV image as he may be able to assist with their investigation."

Anyone who recognises him should call police on 101 quoting incident number 44180130962.