A thief stole a mobile phone and bank card from a city centre bar worker.
The burglar managed to get into a storage cupboard where the items were being kept in Atlas Bar, on Deansgate, Castlefield.
They pinched the possessions at around 12.50pm on Saturday, June 29.
The bank card was used at some nearby shops where items were fraudulently purchased.
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Greater Manchester Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
A statement said: "Police are appealing for information about a theft at the Atlas Bar in Manchester.
"At approximately 12.50pm on Saturday, June 29, 2019, the offender gained entry to a storage cupboard and stole a member of staffs mobile phone and bank card
"The bank card was subsequently used at some nearby shops, where items were fraudulently purchased.
"Police have released images taken from CCTV of a man they would like to speak to about the incident."
Anyone with information should ring 0161 856 4275 or 0161 856 6065, quoting reference 168199K/19.
Alternatively, information can be supplied anonymously using the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
