Police investigating a residential burglary earlier this month have released an image of a man who they would like to trace.

A report was received of a break-in at a property on Portsmouth Road in the Pennywell area of Sunderland at about 11.55am on Wednesday, July 10.

The suspected intruder was said to have entered a communal residential building where he went into a storage area.

(Image: Northumbria Police)

He stole a scooter and then made off from the scene.

As part of their inquiries, officers have now identified a man who they would like to speak to in connection with the burglary.

(Image: The Northern Echo)

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He was believed to be in the area at the time of the offence and could have valuable information which may assist officers.

The man, or anyone who recognises him, is asked to contact police by sending Northumbria Police a message on social media or by using the live chat function on the force’s website.

Alternatively, callers can use the 101 non-emergency phone line, quoting crime number 080544C/24.