POLICE in York have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following a number of scratchcard thefts at convenience stores around the city.

The cards were stolen from Sainsbury's, Tesco Express, Spar and Martin's stores between December and January, North Yorkshire Police said.

The man, or anyone who can help identify him, is asked to phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Abigail Bambridge, or email Abigail.Bambridge@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Quote the reference number 12180005473.