South Yorkshire Police are on the hunt for a man who threatened a staff member and stole meat from M&S.

The incident took place in Marks & Spencer on Ecclesall Road just after 10am on 5 April, SY Police said.

The man placed a ‘substantial amount of meat products in his bag’ before a security member challenged him.

The robber brandished a hypodermic needle at the staff member and then left.

Nobody was physically injured in the incident.

SY Police are now looking to identify the man in this photo as they believe he may hold vital information.

If anyone can help, report any information to 101 quoting the incident number 207 of 5 April.

Alternatively, you can remain completely anonymous by passing information to Crimestoppers either via their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Police are looking for this man for information