POLICE have issued CCTV footage of a man wanted by officers after a car and bank cards were stolen during a burglary.

The address on Fir Street in Widnes was targeted during a break-in at some point between 10am on September 18 and 6am on September 19.

Burglars gained access to the property and stole the keys to a Vauxhall Astra and cards before fleeing the scene in the vehicle.

It was later found abandoned on Rice Lane, with the stolen bank cards later used in order to purchase goods.

Detective sergeant Gary McClatchey said: ā€œIā€™d urge anyone who recognises this man or has seen this man before to contact us so that we can progress with our enquiries.ā€

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML1088566, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.