Police have issued a CCTV image as part of an investigation into a theft from a lorry in Hitchin.

Officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary are appealing for help to identify a man following the incident, which happened on Baliol Road.

Shortly before 11am on Monday 26 January, a rucksack was reportedly stolen from inside a lorry that had been parked on the road.

Police say they are releasing the image because they believe the man pictured was in the area at the time and may have information that could assist their enquiries.

A spokesperson said officers are keen to speak to him as part of their ongoing investigation.

How to report information

If you believe the image is of you, or you recognise the person, you are asked to email Detective Constable Martin Sturgess at: [email protected]

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• Report information online at herts.police.uk/report
• Use the online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact
• Call the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 41/8968/26

Alternatively, you can remain completely anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.