POLICE have issued this efit picture of a suspect they would like to trace after a man made inappropriate comments to a woman.

The man approached the woman in the car park of a supermarket in Ripon at 11.25am on January 18 and tried to start a conversation with her. When the woman failed to respond, the man made crude and suggestive comments.

He is described as white, aged in his late forties, approximately 5ft 3ins tall, and of stocky build. He had a pale complexion and fair ginger hair.

PC Chris Hill said: “This type of behaviour is utterly deplorable. The man’s comments left the woman feeling shaken and distressed.

“If you recognise the man, I urge you to contact the police or Crimestoppers straight away.

“I am also keen to speak with any other women who have been approached by the man and have not yet reported the incident.”