Police release CCTV image as thief strikes while family play ten-pin bowling

Police have released a CCTV image after a man stole someone's iPhone as they played ten-pin bowling in the city centre. Officers are investigating a theft that took place at Lane 7 Bowling, on Deansgate.

Greater Manchester Police says the suspect approached the victim's table while he was bowling with his family. The offender then struck, taking the victim's iPhone 13.

GMP has released a CCTV image today (January 24) as part of its investigation. The incident took place on December 27, 2023, at around 5.45pm.

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According to GMP, the suspect is a man aged around 30, with a short beard and short black hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a dark jacket with a white hoody underneath, dark trousers and white trainers.

Anyone with information, or who recognises the person in the photo, is urged to come forward. Details can be passed on to GMP by calling 101, using log number 41095 of December 27, 2023.