A Mercedes driver has been issued a community resolution after stealing meat from a Tesco supermarket in Totton, Southampton.
The incident occurred at the Watson Walk store between 11.55am and midday on February 13.
Hampshire police released CCTV images of a suspect described as white, around 30 years old with long brown hair and a small build, wearing a green hooded coat.
The 45-year-old woman from Totton was identified after police appealed to the public for information.
A 45-year-old woman from Totton was identified after police appealed to the public for information (stock image)
GETTY IMAGESHampshire police thanked the public for sharing their appeal after the incident was resolved.
In a separate incident, a dramatic attempted burglary unfolded at a Sainsbury's Local store in Radford, Nottingham, when a thief got stuck whilst breaking through the ceiling.
Staff at the Waverly Street store called 999 at 6am on February 21 after spotting legs dangling from a hole in the ceiling.
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CCTV footage showed the man struggling to free himself, knocking items off shelves before eventually landing on the ground with a ceiling panel.
A 50-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of burglary.
Inspector Liz Gaskin, of the City Central neighbourhood policing team, said: "This was fantastic work by the Response officers who ensured a suspect was swiftly in handcuffs."
A Mercedes driver has been issued a community resolution after stealing meat from a Tesco supermarket in Totton, Southampton (stock image)
PA"No one should arrive for a shift to discover a burglar inside their place of work and I hope they are reassured by the arrest," she added.
The thief had managed to steal £200 worth of National Lottery scratchcards from the kiosk, along with crisps, washing detergents and food products before fleeing through a fire exit.
Officers arrived within six minutes of the 999 call and located a matching suspect nearby.
