POLICE are hunting a toothbrush thief.

The man stole several packs of toothbrush heads from Boots, in Durham Market Place, on January 11.

He entered the shop at about 2.45pm, turned so his back faced the CCTV camera and put the items under his clothes. He then left without trying to pay.

The man is described as white, in his late 40s to early 50s, of medium build, with balding short brown hair and a small goatee beard, wearing glasses, a black jacket with a black and white checked shirt and black top underneath, jeans and black shoes.

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