Edwin Morgan, wanted over store burglary, stalking and criminal damage, could be in New Forest

POLICE hunting a man over a store burglary, stalking and criminal damage believe he could be in the New Forest.

Edwin Morgan (39), from Southampton, is wanted on recall to prison and, as well as the district or the city, it is thought he may be in Romsey.

Appealing for help to find Morgan, the Hampshire force also warned people who may be trying to protect him.

“Anyone who may be harbouring Edwin to prevent us finding him could be committing an offence and be arrested,” a spokesperson said.

He is described as 5ft 10in tall, proportionate build, with brown, short hair.

People are urged to call 999 immediately if they see him, and those with information about his whereabouts should call 101, quoting crime reference number 44230094063.

Reports can also be made online at hampshire.police.uk or anonymously via crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111.

* Morgan's mugshot was removed from this story after he was arrested and charged