CCTV images have been released of a man who attempted to break into a Middlesbrough hotel.

The attempted burglary took place at Chadwicks Guest House Hotel, on Clairville Road, on Wednesday, November 11 at about 1.30am.

A man approached the hotel and tried to break into a Vauxhall Insignia in the back yard.

He then tried to get into the building, but is believed to have been disturbed by someone walking past the hotel, and he made off.

He is described as white, of slim build with short dark hair, and wearing jeans and a light-coloured coat, which had a reflective rectangle on the rear of the collar.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Louise Sproson on the non-emergency number 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.