POLICE are appealing to the public to help find a man in connection with a series of thefts and frauds carried out across the region. 

Officers are keen to talk to Simon Keith Wilson, 31, from York about the incidents committed in Whitby, York, Northallerton and Harrogate between December 2014 and February of this year. 

A North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said that they believe he has important information that could help their investigations.

Following extensive police enquiries 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. 

Anyone with any information should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and pass information to the Force Control Room quoting reference number 12150027694. 

Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.