AN INVESTIGATION has been launched following high value items had been stolen from an antiques store in Hartley Wintney.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the break-in.

More than £2,000 worth of items were stolen from a secure glass cabinet on the upper floor of Hartley Antiques shop in the High Street on January 29.

It is believed the incident took place sometime around 2.30pm, when a man entered the shop.

The stolen antiques include a solid silver ink stand, a horned goblet with a silver top, some silver topped perfume bottles, gold cufflinks, gold jewellery, and some loose gold chains.

The man is described as white, around 6ft 6ins tall, of medium build, with shaved and receding grey hair, grey stubble, and a hooked nose.

He was wearing a large and long brown jacket, blue jeans, distinctive bright yellow and blue ASICS trainers, and was holding a large black holdall. 

Officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to as he may be able to assist with our enquiries.

PC Michael Pugh said: “This was a high value theft from a large antiques store in Hartley Wintney.

“At the time of the incident a number of people came into the store who would likely have seen the offender. If you have any information, or saw anything suspicious in the store that day, then please call police immediately.

“In addition, we have released some very clear CCTV of a man we would like to speak to, as he may have valuable information for us. If you recognise the man in the images, or believe this to be you, then please call us.

“Finally, some of the items that were taken are quite distinctive, particularly a very rare and large silver ink well. I ask that any antique dealers, or other members of the public, who are approached by someone selling items of this description call police on 101.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Pugh on 101, quoting 44170037694, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.