POLICE officers investigating a series of burglaries want to speak to a man known to have connections to Lancashire.

Robert Mellor, 26, originally of the Newton Heath area in Manchester, is wanted in connection with Operation Azuma – an operation launched by police to target those suspected in the theft of high value cars during burglaries.

It is alleged the offences were committed between July 27 and September 15 last year.

Anyone with information about Robert Mellor should contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 8725050 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.