AN elderly man suffered slight injuries when he was knocked down by a thief running out of a Gravesend store.

The younger man was fleeing Marks & Spencer, in New Road at about 11am on December 12.

He had stolen armfuls of clothing from the store.

He then ran out of the store and jumped into a car which quickly drove off.

The waiting car was a green A-reg Austin Maestro.

The offender is described as in his 20s, 5ft 9in tall, with dark skin, short dark-brown hair.

He was wearing a baseball cap, cream-coloured top and jeans.

If you saw the incident, or the green Maestro, or you have any information, call the police on 01322 283111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.