Police have released an image of a man they want to trace following a number of attempted thefts in Newcastle.
Officers received reports a man tried to gain access to numerous properties on Corchester Walk, in the Heaton area between 2.30am and 5am on Monday, May 1,
He is also reported to have tried a number of car doors and attempted to steal a bicycle.
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Northumbria Police are investigating the reports and have released an image of a man who they are trying to trace.
He was in the area at the time the offences were carried out and may be able to assist police with their enquiries.
Anyone who thinks they may know the man should use the ‘Tell us Something’ page of our website or call 101, quoting reference number 54276A/23.
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