Cardiff,Swansea,South Wales - Police want to speak to this man after scratchcards were stolen from shops across South Wales

Police have released these CCTV images as part of their investigation into the theft of scratchcards from shops in South Wales

• 4 APR 2016
• BY ALISON SANDERS

South Wales Police said they need help in identifying this man as they investigate the stolen scratchcards

Police want to speak to this man after scratchcards were stolen from shops across South Wales.

Scratchcards from shops in Cardiff, Barry and Swansea were stolen on March 23.

South Wales Police said that on each occasion, a man approached the checkout with groceries and asked for scratch cards.

They said the man had no money then left the shops, leaving behind the groceries but taking scratchcards without paying.

Officers have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the thefts.

Anyone with information is urged to call South Wales Police on 101 quoting reference 085862 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

see-http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/police-want-speak-man-after-11134318