The window of a car was smashed in Welwyn Garden City and loose change was stolen from within. 

Around 7.15am on Wednesday, February 22, the window of a Seat Ibiza parked on the road in Sweet Briar was smashed. 

The man pictured is believed to have been in the area at the time and could have vital information. 

Sergeant Alex Smedley, from the Welwyn Hatfield Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “I appreciate that the quality of the images could be better, but I know that residents are concerned about car crime, and we want to ensure we are following up all lines of enquiry. 

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“If you think you recognise this person, please get in touch straight away. Perhaps you recognise his clothing? 

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Police are enquiring about the man pictured who may have been in the area at the time of the theft. Police are enquiring about the man pictured who may have been in the area at the time of the theft. (Image: Herts police)

“I’m also keen to hear from anyone in the Sweet Briar/Howlands area who might have captured clearer images of this person. If you have any CCTV or dash cam footage that you think might help, please get in touch. 

                                                                                                         

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“I’d also like to remind motorists to ensure they are not leaving anything inside their vehicles which might attract thieves. If you do not have a driveway or garage to park in, please try and park where there is good lighting or near CCTV. “

"For more advice, please visit our website at herts.police.uk/crimeprevention.” 

If you recognise this person, you can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/15312/23. 

You can also stay anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.