A picture has been released in a bid to catch a vandal who caused £1800 to a car.

Police received a report of criminal damage in Edinburgh Place, Great Yarmouth on July 16 between 12.56pm and 12.58pm when a man damaged the car.

The victim issued an image of a man on social media and appealed for him to be identified to allow Norfolk Police to bring a case. 

Eastern Daily Press: A man is believed to have cause criminal damage to a car in Great YarmouthA man is believed to have cause criminal damage to a car in Great Yarmouth (Image: Facebook)

The victim said: "I'm left £1800 out of pocket with a car that is a Cat S write-off.

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"The insurer will only pay me £1100 and buy-back is likely to be a scrap value of £200 to £300, leaving me £1000 out of pocket. 

"My insurance premiums will also be increased for five years."

Police enquiries are currently ongoing.