Police officers searched several streets in Cheriton last night after a man allegedly stole beer and ran from a convenience store.

It was 8.21pm when the police got the call from a newsagents on the High Street.

It was reported a man, aged between 22 and 26, allegedly stole the alcohol worth £10 before making off with it.

A police car was spotted parked in Phillip Road at the time, just two streets away from the main road.

A police spokesman said: "Police officers went the scene to search for the offender but no arrests have been made at this stage."