CCTV images of a woman police want to speak to after a car was stolen in Margate have been released.

A house in St Mildred's Road was broken into at about 8.30pm on Sunday, August 25.

Car keys were swiped before a vehicle outside the house was taken.

The car was abandoned the following morning in Dane Court Road and a witness reported seeing people run from it.

One person got on a bicycle and rode away in the direction of the hospital.

The car was reported to the police and identified and the same one take from St Mildred's Road.

Detectives investigating the incident are looking to identify the woman in the CCTV images.

Believed to be in her late teens to early twenties, it is thought she could have important information to assist officers.

Anyone who recognises her or who has information relating to this investigation should call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/164170/19. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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