POLICE have released an image of a man they would like to identify after a burglary at a Post Office in Bradford.

The burglary happened at around 4.45pm on June 4 at the Southfield Lane Post Office, in Little Horton.

A suspect walked into the building and while a worker was distracted, stole a "significant amount of cash" from behind the counter, according to a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police.

Southfield Lane Post Office, in Little Horton, BradfordSouthfield Lane Post Office, in Little Horton, Bradford (Image: Google Street View)

He is described as being Asian/European, in his late 20s to early 30s, of medium build, and clean-shaven.

He was wearing a black Adidas hoody and beige trousers, with a light blue drawstring 

An investigation was launched following the burglary and officers would like to identify the man in these pictures in connection with the crime.

Police would like to identify this man in relation to a burglary at the Southfield Lane Post Office, in Little Horton, BradfordPolice would like to identify this man in relation to a burglary at the Southfield Lane Post Office, in Little Horton, Bradford (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

If anyone knows the man in the picture, or has any information that could help police, you should contact them on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website. 

You should quote crime reference number: 13240301336.

Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers online, or on: 0800 555 111.

Full statement from West Yorkshire Police

"Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify the man in this picture.  

"Officers would like to speak to him in connection with a burglary at Southfield Lane Post Office in Bradford.  

"It happened at around 4.45pm on Tuesday 4 June when the suspect walked into the post office and whilst the worker was distracted stole a significant amount of cash from behind the counter.  

"The man is described as an Asian/European male in his late 20s to early 30s years old, medium build and clean shaven.  

"He was wearing a black Adidas hoody and beige trousers with a light blue drawstring bag on his back.  

If anyone knows who the person is in the picture, please contact police from Bradford District Crime Team."