Officers are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify as they investigate the theft of a mobile phone in Bournemouth.

The victim had been in contact with another individual in relation to the sale of his Apple iPhone 16Max on Facebook Marketplace and the other man attended his address in Tregonwell Road between 12pm and 12.30pm on Tuesday 1 April 2025.

While the other man was at the address, he snatched the mobile phone from the victim’s hand and made off from the scene.

Police Constable Chloe Candy, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I am releasing an image of a man I would like to identify as part of our investigation.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding his identity to please contact us.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250045737. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.