A dog was snatched from a 10-year-old boy outside a south London supermarket.

Police in Croydon are investigating the theft of Jessie, a brown and blonde Yorkshire Terrier, in Parkway, New Addington on Friday, December 4.

The boy visited the supermarket with his mum at around 3pm and waited outside with Jessie when he was approached by a man who asked if he could pet the dog.

However, the man picked Jessie up and ran off towards Central Parade.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

He is described as white, of slim build, aged between 18 and 22 with brown hair. He wore dark clothes with white trainers.

Anyone who has information on the theft or recognises the man should contact Croydon police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111