THE identity of a man is being sought by police after a theft in Whitchurch Civic Centre last week.

Officers from Whitchurch Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) want to question the man pictured after the theft of a piece of equipment.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police called for members of the public to help identify the man.

They said: "We would like to speak to this man as we believe he may be able to help with our enquires into a burglary that occurred on August 3 around 3pm at the Civic Centre in Whitchurch.

"A Sony AV receiver was taken. 

"Anybody who can identify this man is asked to contact Whitchurch SNT by emailing Whitchurch.snt@westmercia.police.uk"

You can also anonymously contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously