POLICE are looking for a man wanted for alleged shoplifting.

A police spokesman said the suspect entered Costcutter in Shield Row, Stanley, at 8.25pm on Tuesday, October 17.

He is alleged to have removed items from the display shelves, concealed them in his clothing and left the store without making a payment.

He has been described as between 18 and 22 years, about 5ft 6in, slim and with short brown hair.

He wore a beige zip-up jacket, light grey and white tracksuit trousers and white training shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111