POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a man wanted in connection with a number of reports of shoplifting in Newent over recent months.

West Mercia officers want to speak to 39-year-old Matthew Goodchild, who is described as being 6ft 2ins tall, of medium build and with short mousey brown hair.

He has links to the Newent and Gloucester areas.

Officers have conducted a number of enquiries to find Goodchild, but have been unable to locate him and are now asking for information from the public.

Anyone who has seen Goodchild or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call police on 101 quoting occurrence 53260079793.