POLICE have appealed for help in tracing a man wanted for questioning in connection with a raid at a jewellers.

A man walked into Tabia Jewellers in St Helen's Road, Daubhill, and asked staff if he could look at jewellery.

Police said he stole a number of items as staff were distracted and then fled. He escaped with a gold bracelet, chains and earrings worth more than £1,000.

The man is described as Asian, 5ft 10ins tall, aged around 25 to 30, slim with short black hair and a black moustache. He spoke with a Bolton accent and was wearing a black jacket with white stripes down the sleeves.

The suspect was captured by in-store CCTV cameras and police have released an image in the hope someone will be able to put a name to his face. Sgt Bill Crittenden said: "We would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who knows who he is. They can speak to us in confidence."

Anyone with information about the theft at around 11.45pm on Wednesday, November 5, should contact police on 0161 856 5593, or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111. Quote Crime reference number 333502L/03.