A mobile phone was stolen from a delivery van in broad day light, while it was parked in Sidmouth town centre.
A thief broke into a blue-green Renault vehicle at about 2pm on Tuesday.
The van was parked opposite Winchesters in Market Place.
A white male, who is around 5 ft 6-7ins tall, is being sought in connection with the crime. He is described as having a stocky build and was said to be wearing a red/white bomber style jacket.
Police are now appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following the theft.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious or who knows who the man fitting the above description might be should contact police by emailing 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting the crime reference number CR/011155/18.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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