POLICE want help in tracing a Burnley shoplifter who was accompanied by a black and white dog.

The man was caught on CCTV cameras in the town centre.

A short time earlier at about 10.30am on Friday, September 7, it is believed that he had been into Big Mouth Communications, Standish Street, and stolen a mobile phone valued at £290.

The thief is described as white, about 30 years and wearing a blue woolly hat with the number 33 on it, light grey fleece and Army-style combat trousers.

Anyone with information should contact Burnley CID on 01282 472144 or tell Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.