UPDATE: A man has been identified following a CCTV regarding thefts from a Christchurch garden.

Dorset Police said a man has been identified after the incidents, between Friday, August 11, and Tuesday, August 29, in Mudeford Quay.

“We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal,” a spokesperson said.

We have removed the CCTV image as a result.

ITEMS have been stolen in a number of thefts from a front garden in Christchurch.

Dorset Police have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the thefts, which have left residents ‘distressed’.

Officers said between Friday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 29, a man repeatedly stole items from the front garden of a property in Mudeford Quay.

Police Community Support Investigator Jared Sharman, of Bournemouth Police, said: “These incidents have caused a great deal of distress to local residents, some of whom are vulnerable.

“After making enquiries, I have now obtained CCTV images of a man I would like to identify.

“I would ask anyone who recognises him to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information about the thefts – or can identify the person in the pictures – should contact police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230139077. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.