A MAN in his seventies had his wallet and cash stolen during a burglary at his home in Frome.

Police are now issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to about the incident in The Butts area of the town.

The burglary was reported overnight between Sunday May 12-13.

An Avon and Somerset Police statement said: “We’re issuing CCTV images of a man we want to identify in connection with an investigation into burglary and fraud offences in Frome.

“A man in his seventies had his wallet and cash stolen during a burglary at his home in The Butts area, which happened sometime overnight between Sunday, May 12, and the following morning. His bank cards were then fraudulently used at retail premises in the town during the early hours of Monday, May 13.

“The man in the images, who we want to speak to, is described as white, of slim build, and wearing a black coat, trousers, trainers, and cap.”

 Anybody who recognises the man or may have information which could help police is urged to call 101 giving the call handler reference number 5224121577.