Police are asking for help identifying a distinctively dressed man in connection with the theft of a pensioner's bank card in Maidstone.

Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man whose entire face is concealed by a disposable mask, and are urging businesses to check their footage in case they can identify him.

It comes as part of an investigation into the theft of a bank card from an 80-year-old man in Fremlin Walk at around 11.30am on Wednesday.

It was then used to make several purchases at shops in the town centre.

Insp Steve Kent, of Maidstone’s Community Safety Unit, said: "The victim was approached by a man who asked for assistance with paying a car parking fee.

"It is thought the victim was then observed entering his PIN at a pay machine and later discovered his card was missing.

"We are releasing a CCTV image of a man, described as being black and in distinctive clothing, who may be able to assist us with our enquiries.

"Whilst his face is hidden, we are appealing to businesses to check for CCTV which may provide further details or show his face without a mask.

"We are also asking drivers with dashcam who may have used this car park to check for any important footage."

Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting crime reference number 46/40239/22.

You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form.