Shoplifting suspect clips security guard during getaway

Tuesday, 29 March 2022 01:00

Wiltshire Police would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with an incident that occurred in The Maltings car park in Salisbury on 28th January 2022.

City centre security staff were trying to detain a man who was suspected of shoplifting, and while doing so, the man got into a vehicle and clipped the side of a security guard’s leg as he drove off causing minor injuries.

The incident happened at approximately 4.15pm.

"Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220009916," said a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police.

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