Police have released an image of a woman wanted in connection with a series of thefts from a shop.

Items including ornamental sculptures, a mug and a scarf are reported to have been stolen from independent gift shop Zest, in Fernbank Shopping Centre, Crowborough.

The goods were taken on four separate occasions between April 15 and 27.

On each occasion, a woman is alleged to have concealed the items in her bag before leaving the store.

She is white, aged in her 30s, about 5ft 5in, with long, dark hair, centre parting and a thick fringe.

She was last seen wearing a black three quarter length coat with fur lining, a black hoody, dark trousers and ankle boots.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 1046 of April 27.