A laptop was stolen from a charity event at a hotel in Bristol. Investigating officers from Avon and Somerset Police have released CCTV footage of a man they would like to identify in connection with the theft.

Police said a man entered a function room at the Harbour Hotel in the city centre shortly before 11am on Friday, September 6 while it was being used to host a charity event. The laptop was then stolen.

The man in the CCTV footage is described by police as being of Middle Eastern appearance and approximately 6ft tall. He was wearing white trainers, black jeans, a black cap and a pale-coloured jacket over the top of a black t-shirt.

Police said in a public appeal: “If you know this man or have any other information which could help our investigation, please contact us. If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224238888, or complete our online appeals form.

Police are appealing to identify this man
Police are appealing to identify this man (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)

“You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.”