Suspected customer fraud at Wickes store
Published: 9 February 2012
Chippenham police officers are investigating a suspected cause of fraud at a Wickes store on Bumpers Farm retail park, involving a man trying to claim a refund on goods he hadn't bought.
The man allegedly entered the store shortly before 4pm on Thursday, January 12, and filled a trolley with several flat packed kitchen units. He then took them to the counter and claimed a refund after stating they were faulty.
Police have released CCTV images of the man and are keen to speak to him or anyone who might know him. He is described as white, between 5ft 8in and 5ft 10in tall and aged in his late forties.
He is described as looking very 'unclean' with black teeth of which some are missing. He was wearing a green farmer's style cap with grey hair showing at the side and had black/grey facial stubble. He also wore a grey scarf, green duffle coat style jacket and blue jeans.
Officers are also keen to speak to the man in relation to several other similar incidents from similar stores across the country.
Anyone who recognises the man or who has any information in relation to this or similar incidents is asked to contact PC Melonie Neal at Chippenham Police Station on 101 quoting crime reference 54120005203. Alternatively people can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously if they wish.