Police have released the image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary at a church in Bricket Wood.

Officers are searching for 34-year-old Gary Gibson, from Marshall Avenue in St Albans, in connection with the burglary at St Luke’s Church, in South Riding. The break-in happened between 7pm last Thursday and 7.55am on Friday.

Police said two safes were taken from the church and later recovered in woodland around Black Boy Wood.

Anyone who has seen Gary Gibson recently, or who knows of his whereabouts, is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary on the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be telephoned anonymously on 0800 555 111.