THE net is closing in on this suspected burglar after police identified him following an appeal.

Police officers want to speak to him in connection with a burglary at Donnapapa Pizza, in Front Street, Chester-le-Street, on September 8.

Following an appeal a police spokesperson said: "We want to everyone who shared our appeal to trace the man in connection with a burglary at Donnapapa Pizza. Officers have now identified him. "

Police are now appealing for anyone with information about his whereabouts.

If you can help contact Durham Police on 101 and quote incident reference number 308 of September 8.