Police Appeal After Late-Night Shoplifting on Regent Road

Police appeal collage: man in a black cap on the left and a Greater Manchester Police badge on the right show

Police are appealing for information following a shoplifting incident on Regent Road late last month.

Officers say the incident took place at around 11:15pm on Saturday 25 April 2026 at a business on the busy Salford route. As part of their enquiries, investigators are looking to speak with a man they believe may be able to assist with the investigation.

An image of the individual has been released, and officers are urging anyone who recognises him, or who may have any information about the incident, to come forward.

Greater Manchester Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time or who may have witnessed suspicious activity nearby.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number CRI/06FF/0010128/26. Alternatively, information can be passed directly to the officer in the case, PS 13490 Atherton, via email at 13490@gmp.police.uk.

Reports can also be made anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.