Police seeking man after nurse's wallet pinched from clinic

Do you know this man? Police need to identify him as part of an investigation into the theft of a wallet. Photograph supplied

A nurse's wallet was stolen from a staff-only area at a South Auckland medical centre.

Police are now making a public appeal to help them identify a man who might be connected.

The wallet was stolen on August 24 at about 7.15pm from Mangere Family Doctors on Massey Rd, Mangere.

Sergeant Scott Dixon of the Counties Manukau Police said CCTV footage showed the man entering the staff-only area of the clinic.

This man was captured on CCTV footage in a staff-only area of a Mangere medical centre where a nurse's wallet was stolen. Photograph supplied

He allegedly took the nurse's wallet and later attempted to use her credit card at a number of locations

"Police are wanting to speak to this man about this incident," Dixon said.

If you recognise this man or have any information that could help police with their investigation, contact Dixon on 09 261 1300.

You can also provide information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.