A MAN attempted to break into outdoor pods at a quayside restaurant.

At around 3.10am on Friday, March 29, a man attempted to gain entry into one of the outdoor dining pods of the Custom House Restaurant and Bar on The Quay, Poole.

Significant damage was caused to the doors of the pod.

Now, officers investigating this criminal damage have issued images of a man they would like to identify.

Police Community Support Investigator Chris Hardy, of Poole police, said: “We are carrying out various enquiries into this incident and I am issuing CCTV images of the suspect.

“I would ask anyone who recognises the man pictured to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240070326.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.