Police investigating the theft of a car in Chester have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

Officers were called after an unknown man broke into a secure building at Chester University and stole car keys from the victim's handbag, at around 2.20pm on Monday 12 May.

The man then used the keys to access the victim's blue Ford Fiesta that was parked in the University car park and drove away.

An unknown man broke into a secure building at Chester University (Image via: Cheshire Constabulary)

The car was recovered by officers three days later (Thursday 15 May) in Mollington Grange.

Enquiries in relation to the theft are ongoing and as part of the investigation, officers are keen to speak to the man pictured in the CCTV image.

Police Constable James Wright, of Chester Proactive Policing Team, said: "As part of our investigation, we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the car park at the time of the offence and believes they may have seen anything suspicious.

"We have also issued a CCTV image of a man that we believe may be able to assist us with our investigation.

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"I would urge anyone who recognises the man, or the man himself, to contact us."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire police on 101 or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting 25000391612.