Hertfordshire police have released an image of a man that they would like to identify following the theft of a mobile phone in St Albans.

The incident took place at around 4pm on Saturday, August 26, in Stevensons uniform shop on Victoria Street.

At that time, the victim was sat on a chair when a phone fell from their pocket, and onto the floor.

Herts Advertiser: Police believe the individual may have information that could assist the investigation.Police believe the individual may have information that could assist the investigation. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

The offender then walked into the shop and took the phone.

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PC Seán Lannon said: "We are releasing this image because we believe the individual pictured may have been in the area at the time and could have information to assist our investigation.

"Is this you, or do you recognise this person?

"Anyone with information is asked to contact me via sean.lannon@herts.police.uk.”

Information can also be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/68742/23.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.