by Angela Cole

Police have released this image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a credit card theft, which was then used to spend more than £2,500.

The card was stolen from a house in Essex Road, Maidstone, between noon on November 10 and November 12 at 12.35pm, when it was first used.

It was used in a number of shops around Maidstone to the tune of £2,500.

DC Tracey Brightman of Maidstone crime unit, said: "We are taking the step of releaseding the picture of this man we wish to speak with.

"Should anyone recognise him, I would urge them to make contact with us. Alternatively, the man may wish to come forward and rule himself out of our enquiries."

The man is described as white and in his late 20s or early 30s; heavy set with short dark hair and a chubby face, and was wearing black trousers and jacket.

If you can help, call police on 01622 604210 or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference CY/18326/10.”