Shop worker assaulted during Bournemouth store theft
A staff member was kicked in the leg and spat at by a man
Last updated 29th Feb 2024
A Bournemouth shop worker has been assaulted during a theft incident - with police sharing CCTV images of a man they want to identify.
A staff member at Tesco Express on Wimborne Road in Winton challenged a suspected shoplifter just before 7.00pm on Wednesday 31st January.
It's then reported a man kicked the male employee in the leg and spat in his face before leaving with stolen items.
Police Community Support Investigator Chris Hardy, of Dorset Police, said:
“We take assaults on shop staff very seriously and we are issuing an image of a man we would like to speak to as part of our investigation into this incident.
“I would urge anyone who recognises him to please come forward.”
If you can help with any information about the theft incident, or who can help identify the man pictured, is asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55240020808.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.