On November 22, at approximately 3.30pm, a theft occurred at a convenience store located on Princess Street in the affluent town of Knutsford. An unknown man was captured on CCTV entering the shop and leaving with several bottles of Baileys, valued at £324, without making a payment.

Cheshire Police have launched an investigation and released a CCTV image of the suspect in a public appeal made on December 18.

Police Constable John Milman from Cheshire Police's Macclesfield Neighbourhood Team stated, “Enquiries are currently ongoing and as part of our investigation, we would like to speak to the man pictured in the CCTV images."

He added, “If anyone recognises him, please contact us via the website or call 101, quoting 24000989483. I would also like to appeal directly to the man pictured to come forward.”

Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to assist with the investigation.