A THIEF took an energy drink worth 59p from a bargain store before hurling a bag of sugar at staff.

Police have launched a CCTV appeal after the incident at Bargain Buys in St Margaret’s Retail Park at 11am on Wednesday November 25.

It is said a man entered the store and stole the energy drink before throwing a bag of sugar at a worker when challenged. 

Officers have released an image of a man who they would like to speak to about the incident

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "This is a completely unacceptable assault on a shop worker who was simply trying to do their job.

"We are lucky to have quite a good CCTV image of the man we would like to speak to in connection with this assault.

"I would urge anyone who recognises this individual to please get in touch."

Anyone with information should call 101.