A MAN armed with a meat cleaver and crossbow stole cigarettes and cash from a shop.

Police are investigating after a robbery at around 6am on August 30.

A man entered the Premier store on Bury Road in Gosport and threatened a member of staff with a crossbow and a meat cleaver.

The man fled the scene with cash and cigarettes worth £160.

Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak with in connection with the incident.

He was wearing black Nike trainers, dark blue jeans, a black hat with a white circle logo, a grey winter jacket, black glasses with white sides, and a blue face mask.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: "If you saw this man in the area, or know who he is, please call us on 101, quoting 44220353537.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org"

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