POLICE are renewing their appeal to trace a 38-year-old man who they want to speak to in connection with burglaries in the Ryedale area.

Matthew Peter Shipman is originally from the Nottingham area but frequently moves around the country. He could be in any part of North Yorkshire, or further afield. He has connections in the Derbyshire and Avon & Somerset areas.

North Yorkshire Police wants to speak to him in connection with several burglaries that took place in January this year.

Anyone who recognises him, knows his whereabouts or has any other information that could help police is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 12160008697.

You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.