POLICE are investigating after a crate of lager and a packet of biscuits were stolen from a Cockermouth supermarket.

Officers are appealing for information following the incident at the town's Sainsbury's on January 8 at around 5pm.

A spokesman said: "A man has stolen a crate of Sol and a packet of Viennese Whirls worth £10. The man is described as wearing a black outdoor jacket and black tracksuit pants."

If you have witnessed this or have any information please get in touch with police on 101 quoting log 100 of January 9.