Police are hoping to trace this man after an iPhone was stolen then advertised for sale on Facebook.
Officers said the Apple iPhone was stolen from an address in Wigan at around 2pm on September, 19. The phone was then offered for sale on Facebook Messenger, police said.
Contact was made with the seller on October 29. Officers now want to trace the man pictured in connection with the incident.
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Anyone who recognises him is being urged to get in touch. Police also warned of the dangers of buying items for sale on social media.
On the GMP Wigan West Facebook page, an officer wrote: "#APPEAL | Officers are looking to trace this man (pictured) in connection with an incident involving the theft of an Apple iPhone from an address in Wigan. The phone in question had been offered for sale on Facebook Messenger, with contact being made with the seller on Saturday 29th October 2022.
"The phone had been reported stolen at approximately 2pm on 19 September 2022. Anyone with any information should contact Wigan police on 0161 856 7124 quoting CRI/06LL/0033763/22 or anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers – on 0800 555 111.
"Police would also like to remind the public regarding safety measures when placing and buying items for sale on social media."
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