POLICE are looking for a man in connection with an alleged theft from a petrol station.

A police spokesman said the suspect was at Bournmoor petrol station, near Chester-le-Street, at about 8pm, on Sunday, March 11.

He filled a red Renault Clio with petrol and drove away, making no attempt to pay for the fuel.

The suspect has been described as about 6ft and slim. He was wearing a dark-coloured anorak, blue jeans and a dark-coloured baseball cap.

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