Merseyside Police want to trace a man after multiple fraud offences were reported at Sainsbury's and Tesco.
Detectives believe the man pictured could have information to help their investigation after the offences at petrol stations in Wirral. It was reported that between Tuesday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 12, a man entered several petrol stations, filled up multiple vehicles and paid inside the kiosk using a stolen fuel card.
The card was used at Sainsburys Prenton, Sainsburys Upton and Tesco Bidston. While the business the card was stolen from wish to remain anonymous, a detective told the ECHO it was a "small local run business".
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Detective Inspector Dave Sung said: "This was a serious crime that also impacted a small locally run business which could have a detrimental effect on their ability to continue trading. We are determined to find the offender so that other businesses in the area are aware of these crimes taking place and are not targeted in this way.
"We think the man pictured may hold vital information so I would encourage him, or anyone who recognises him, to come forward as soon as possible. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 23001134760.
"You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously."
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