Man brandished knife after being confronted over theft of meat from Iceland store in Sheffield

A man brandished a knife after being confronted over the theft of meat from an Iceland store in Sheffield.
Claire Lewis
By Claire Lewis
Published 31st Mar 2022, 13:57 BST
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Officers have now released CCTV images of a man they want to trace over the incident on Bradfield Road, Hillsborough, at 12.30pm on Friday, March 18.

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South Yorkshire Police said a man selected some meat products and placed them in a bag he had with him.

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South Yorkshire Police want to trace this man over the theft of meat from the Iceland store on Bradfield Road, HillsboroughSouth Yorkshire Police want to trace this man over the theft of meat from the Iceland store on Bradfield Road, Hillsborough
South Yorkshire Police want to trace this man over the theft of meat from the Iceland store on Bradfield Road, Hillsborough

He attempted to pay for a few other items and when a member of staff challenged him about the meat products he pulled a knife from his coat pocket before leaving the store with the stolen items.

The man officers want to trace is 30-35 years-old, slim and has short, brown hair.

Officers believe he may hold vital information about the incident.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 399 of March 18.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted on 0800 5551111.