CCTV released after four Lancashire homes burgled in one day

Police want to speak to a man believed to be from the West Midlands area in connection with the burglaries

CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with burglaries at four homes on the same day have been released by police.

Thousands of pounds and jewellery were stolen from homes in Blackpool, Poulton-le-Fylde, Knott End and Preesall over a six-hour period on 14 September, Lancashire Police said.

The burglaries are all thought to be linked, the force said.

It appealed for the man or anyone who recognises him to contact police.

The incidents are believed to have been carried out between 08:00 BST and 14:00 and officers believe the offender had travelled to Lancashire from the West Midlands area.

Cash was taken from a house on Mains Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde, a pillow case and a safe containing £2,100 were stolen at a property in Knott End, jewellery was taken from a house in Preesall, and £4,000 and jewellery was stolen from a home in the Marton area of Blackpool, police said.

PC Kate Heaton said: "It is simply unacceptable to burgle somebody's home - to invade their space in this way - and leave them feeling vulnerable and frightened in what should be the place they feel safest."

She said it was "taking these incidents very seriously" and appealed for the man in the CCTV images or anyone who knows him to get in touch or anyone with information about the incidents to contact the force.

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