Police have identified a man accused of stealing cans from a restaurant, who bears a striking resemblance to Friends star David Schwimmer.

Blackpool Police tweeted: "Could we BE any more overwhelmed with the response to our CCTV appeal after a theft at a restaurant in Blackpool?

"Most importantly, we're now satisfied we've identified the man in the still & our enquiries are very much continuing."

Police continued the Twitter banter by thanking users for their help, adding: "Huge thanks for sharing it with your Friends."

Officers, I swear it wasn't me.
As you can see, I was in New York.
To the hardworking Blackpool Police, good luck with the investigation.#itwasntme pic.twitter.com/EDFF9dZoYR

— schwim (@DavidSchwimmer) October 24, 2018