POLICE are anxious to trace a youth who tried to steal a fire extinguisher by shoving it down his trousers.

The incident happened at the Asda store on Bradford Road, Huddersfield.

The youth was challenged in the outer foyer and the extinguisher fell to the ground.

He ran off and escaped.

Police believe the youth on this CCTV image may be able to help with their inquiries.

He is white, aged 13 or 14, 5ft 2in tall, slim and was wearing glasses.

He was wearing a red jacket, a red T-shirt, tracksuit bottoms and a white baseball cap.

Anyone who knows who he is should contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.