Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a burglary at a public house in St Margaret’s Bay near Dover.

Cash was stolen from staff accommodation at the pub in The Bay, between 11am and 6.46pm on Sunday, July 17.

Police would like to speak to a man in his 40s, of a slim build, about 5ft 10in tall, with dark brown hair and a beard. He was wearing a T-shirt and had a jumper tied around his waist.

This comes after two other burglaries at a pub in Herne Bay where the thieves made off empty-handed.

Three men were reported to have been seen breaking into a pub in Margate Road, Herne Bay, between 1.58am and 2.06am on Monday, July 18, just eight days after intruders were spotted at the premises before.

The men, who were all wearing dark trousers, dark hoodies and balaclavas, are believed to have accessed the pub by a flat roof but made off empty-handed when they activated the alarm.

Acting Detective Sergeant Richard Allen said: “We are keeping an open mind as to whether or not the incidents are linked and are following a number of lines of enquiry.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who recognises the descriptions of the men or who was in either area at the relevant times and saw any suspicious activity.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289, or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting references ZY/24232/16 or ZY/24289/16.