THE hunt is on for a thief who stole a watch from a WGC jewellery store yesterday afternoon (Wednesday).

A man snatched the watch from Ernest Jones in the Howard Centre at 12.10pm.

The thief was described as black, aged between 18 and 20, 5ft 6in to 5ft 8in tall, with a slim build and short black hair.

He was wearing a white t-shirt, with a red number 10 on the chest.

Call police with information on 0845 33 00 222.