POLICE are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a man they want to speak to in connection with a series of frauds.

Officers want to talk to Simon Keith Wilson, 31, about a series of thefts and frauds committed in Whitby, York, Northallerton and Harrogate.

The offences were committed between December last year and February this year and police believe Mr Wilson, from York, has information that could help them.

Extensive inquiries have been carried out to locate him and officers are now appealing to members of the public, including shop owners and bed and breakfast providers, to contact them if they have seen Mr Wilson or know where he is now.

Contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option one and pass information to the force control room.

To remain anonymous, pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.