CCTV image of man who police are seeking for information about £18,500 ring theft

The man was in Hamlingtons in Market Place on Wednesday 18 January at 3pm.

He had spent some time outside the shop before going inside.

He asked to look at two expensive rings, which were in the window and selected one of them.

The man paid a £200 deposit on the ring and said he would return with the balance to pay for the ring.

The member of shop staff had been wrapping the ring in preparation for his return, but on checking the wrappings found the ring was missing.

The man did not return.

Police would like to trace the man, who is described as being of Eastern European appearance, to establish what happened to the item which is described as a diamond ring with a 3.04 carat stone around brilliant cut set in a six claw Tiffany setting with pave set diamond shoulders.

The ring has a retail price of £18,500.

Anyone who can help to identify the man is asked to contact Pc Jenny Gee on 415000, extension 4261, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where the information can be given anonymously.

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