POLICE have issued an appeal for help in tracing this man, who was caught on CCTV breaking into a car.

The incident happened at around 1.30am on Wednesday, July 18, in South Fields, Stanley.

He was seen on CCTV searching the glove box with a torch. He eventually left the scene and it was later discovered that the rear car window had been smashed.

The man is described as being white, aged between 20 and 25, about 5ft 8in and of slim build.

He was wearing a jacket with a light top and darker bottom, dark tracksuit bottoms, black shoes, a black hat and black gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.