Hertfordshire police have released CCTV images following reports that sun cream was stolen from a shop in Hitchin on Tuesday, May 9.

PCSO Cynthia Combe, from the Hitchin Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “We want to identify the person pictured as we believe they were in the area at the time and might be able to help with our enquiries.

“If you see or recognise the person in the image, please contact me via cynthia.combe@herts.police.uk.”

The Comet: It is reported that suncream was stolen from a shop in Hitchin.It is reported that suncream was stolen from a shop in Hitchin. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/37114/23.

The Comet: The incident is reported to have taken place on Tuesday, May 9.The incident is reported to have taken place on Tuesday, May 9. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.