POLICE are appealing to the public for assistance in locating an Exeter man.

Officers are keen to locate and speak to 40-year-old Damien Clay in connection to a number of shoplifting reports around Exeter.

A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: ‘Clay is described as a white male, of medium build, around 5ft 8ins tall, with short dark brown hair and facial hair.

‘He has the name Kian tattooed on his neck.

‘It is believed Clay is still in the Exeter area, although an exact location for him is not known.

‘Anybody who has seen Clay, or knows where he is, is asked to get in touch via 999 quoting 50250291553’.