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Police were forced to hit back at claims the wanted man they are looking for is David Schwimmer, best known as Ross from hit TV series Friends.

Blackpool police took to Facebook to share CCTV images of the man they were looking for, wanted in relation to a theft at a restaurant in the town, and it could be the biggest response they've received, but for the wrong reasons.

The incident took place on September 20.

Users were quick to comment claiming the pictured man must surely be Friends star David Schwimmer given how much he looks like him.

With so many comments, Blackpool police were forced to respond and said: "Thank you to everyone for your speedy responses

"We have investigated this matter thoroughly and have confirmed David Schwimmer was in America on this date.

"We're so sorry it has to be this way."

The post has gained more than 95,000 comments, with the majority now including Friends-related puns.

The image shows a man carrying a crate of beer in a shop.

Facebook user Olivia Sartini said: "We're gonna LIFT the cans, and SLIDE them out of the store...

"LIFT and SLIDE."

Kate Royle said: "Does he know that we know?"

And, Ross Broad said: "Do you reckon he counted them beers mississippily."

For anyone who does know who the man is should email 7798@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting log LC-20180920-0670.