A MAN dressed as a chef is being searched for by police under suspicion of stealing food from two Chipping Campden stores.

Gloucestershire Police have released a CCTV image of the man who was caught on film and are appealing for help tracking him down.

The incidents took place on Wednesday, September 10, between the hours of 2.45pm and 3.15pm.

The man is suspected of stealing food items from both shops and placing the goods down his trousers and inside his clothing before leaving the shop without paying.

He is described as being white, in his mid to late 40s, about 6 feet tall, stocky, balding, with a Midlands accent, and wearing a white chef’s jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting crime number Incidents 277 of 10 September and 100 of 15 September, and Crime Number 21355/14.

You can also give information anonymously by contacting the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org and you may receive a reward if someone is arrested and charged.