CCTV image released after a theft at Kaizen Antiques in Rochester High Street

This man is being hunted over the theft of a £6,000 watch at a jewellery store in Rochester.

The high-value Omega Seamaster timepiece was snatched from Kaizen Antiques in the High Street.

A customer had asked to look at the watch before running away in the direction of Northgate.

Staff members chased the thief to Gas House Road before losing sight of him, at around 1.35pm on Saturday, March 2.

Now Kent Police have today released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft.

The suspect is described as a white man between 20 and 25, 5ft 11ins, medium build with short black hair. He was wearing a blue polo t-shirt, grey hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and light trainers.

Anyone with information is asked to phone PC Paul Withrington on 101 -quoting reference XY/6715/13 - or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.