A THEFT has taken place in a coastal North Yorkshire community.

North Yorkshire Police have issued a CCTV picture of a man that they would like to speak to after a theft in Whitby.

This took place at the B&M in Stainsacre Lane on October 11.

Police are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the man in the image as they believe he will have information that will help the investigation.

Anyone with any information is asked to email sean.edgar@northyorkshire.police.uk Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC206 Edgar, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website. Please quote reference number 12240185647 when passing on information.