A thief broke into a car before using a stolen debit card to go shopping in Abergavenny, police have said.

Last month, police received a report that a car had been  broken into overnight on Hereford Road in Abergavenny and a purse was taken from the car.

 

The stolen card was later used to make contactless payments at Welsh Gifts and Tesco on Frogmore Street in Abergavenny.

 

"We would like to speak to the man in the CCTV images as we believe he may be able to help us with our enquiries.  If you recognise him, please contact us on 101 quoting log 49 9/9/17," said a police spokesman.

 

PC Adam Hollings said, “We have recently had a small number of vehicles broken into in the town centre and items stolen from within. We have increased patrols in the area and have also identified a suspect on CCTV.  We would like to appeal for your help to identify him.

 

“I would also like to urge people to hide any valuables out of sight or if possible don’t leave them in the car at all. These crimes all appear to have been committed after the thief has seen valuables on show through the window. This includes loose change, CDs, phones, satellite navigation systems and anything else of any value.”

Police would like to speak to the man in the CCTV images as we believe he may be able to help us with our enquiries.  If you recognise him, please contact officers on 101, and quote log 49 9/9/17.