Police have released a CCTV image of an individual officers would like to speak to following a theft in Milton Keynes.

The incident occurred at around 12.15pm on 27 May in Funstation Arcades at the Xscape leisure centre in Central Milton Keynes.

A woman in her thirties had her phone taken which had two twenty pound notes in. The offender took the money before placing the phone back on an arcade machine near to the victim.

As part of their appeal for witnesses, Thames Valley Police released an image taken on the day of the incident.

Investigating officer, PC Ion Stratu, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “We are appealing to anyone who recognises the man in the image, as we believe he may have vital information.

“You can contact police by calling 101 or by making a report online quoting reference 43240250169.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”