THIEVES have struck at a popular York restaurant in the dead of night.

Police have issued CCTV of a man they would like to speak to following a burglary that took place in the early hours in York city centre.

“The incident happened at 3.56 am Saturday July 13 at Pizza Express on St Sampson's Square,” said a spokesperson for the force.

Police are asking people get in touch if they recognise the person in the image as he could have information that will help the investigation.

Please email Ben.Hutchinson@northyorkshire.police.uk or you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240124279 when passing on information.