POLICE want to trace this person in connection with the theft of alcohol from a supermarket in Taunton – which involved a staff member being threatened.

A man is reported to have taken various bottles of alcohol from a supermarket shelf at a store in Roman Road, before making his way to the exit, at around 6pm on July 2.

“He threatened three staff members when they approached him before smashing a bottle of alcohol on the floor,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“He then left the store with two bottles of alcohol and damaged two vehicles in the car park.”

Police want to trace this person after alcohol was stolen from a Taunton supermarket. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

The man in the image is described as white, between the ages of 35 and 45, around 5ft 8in tall, of stocky build, with short hair and stubble.

Anybody who recognises the man in the image, or who may have information on the incident which could help the investigation, should contact police on 101, quoting reference 5225185536. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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