POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a man who they believe may have information about a series of thefts in Filton.

A man has entered the church on numerous occasions and stolen money from the collection box, which is used for donations for candles.

The man is described as white, 5ft 10ins, late 20’s to early 30’s, of “gaunt” appearance with brown hair. It is believed that he sometimes uses a bicycle.

Avon and Somerset police are releasing CCTV footage of a man that we would like to speak with in connection with the thefts. Anyone who recognises the man shown in the footage or has any information about the incidents should contact the police.

It is believed that the incident took place on Sunday, November 16, Sunday, November 2 and Sunday, October 10 in St Teresa’s Catholic Church on Gloucester Road North in Filton.

If you can help, report it on-line using the following link bit.ly/1kfjr3V quoting reference 17523/14. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or call Force number 101, quoting the above reference.