An image has been released following an attempted burglary in St Albans.

The incident at around 10pm on Sunday, July 23, when a suspect attempted to gain access to a property on Beaconsfield Road, via a patio door.

Hertfordshire police have now appealed for the public's help in identifying the man pictured.

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "We are releasing an image of someone we want to identify following an attempted burglary in St Albans.

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"The image is being released because the person pictured is believed to have been in the area at the time and could have information to assist enquiries.

Herts Advertiser: Police believe the individual was in the area at the time.Police believe the individual was in the area at the time. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

"Is this you, or do you recognise this person?

"Please email PC Ellie Scheimann, from the Local Crime Unit, at ellie.scheimann@herts.police.uk with any information."

Information can also be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/59263/23.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.