DETECTIVES are looking for a man in connection with a store theft.

A police spokesman said the man entered Alldays Store, Tyne Road, Stanley, at about 7.20pm on Sunday, Septem- ber 5.

"The man produced a plastic bag and placed several items of food from the displays into it," said the spokesman. "He then left the shop without any attempt to pay for the goods."

The suspect had short dark hair and was of medium build. He was wearing a dark Kangol zip-up top, dark trousers and dark footwear.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.