Authorities are seeking public assistance following the incident that occurred on Tuesday. They have released a CCTV image of a suspect, seen wearing a balaclava and riding an electric bike, who they believe can provide crucial information for the investigation.

The theft was reported on Angel Street and Rochdale Road, located on the northern edge of the city centre around 6:30 PM.

Officer Lewis Mellor urged citizens to stay aware of their belongings and avoid distractions while out in the city centre. He emphasized the high value of the stolen iPhone and acknowledged the distress such thefts can cause, given how quickly they can occur.

Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the authorities at 101, citing incident number 2987 of September 24, or reach out to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.