Officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to after a phone went missing on a bus.

Kent Police received a report of a theft on a bus in Ramsgate believed to have occurred at 10am on July 7.

A man in his fifties reported that he used his phone while on the bus and put it back in his pocket before leaving in Margate Road.

As the bus left he realised the phone was missing and ordered a taxi to follow.

When he caught up with the bus, the phone was missing and had not been handed in.

The phone is described as a black Lumia 526 Windows.

Investigating officer PC Steven Lewis said: "We believe the man pictured has information which could help us locate the phone and we would urge him to get in touch."

Any witnesses to the incident or anyone who may have been offered a similar phone is urged to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting ZY/20541/15.