Police seek robbery suspect 'who looks like Burglar Bill' The burly man, who detectives would like to question in relation to the theft of a bank card, is remarkably similar in appearance to Burglar Bill - best known for his stripy jumper and his catchphrase "I'll 'av that!" The hunt for the look-a-like was launched after he allegedly carried out a knifepoint robbery on a man in West Horndon, Essex. 'Bill' was caught on a shopping centre's CCTV camera when he later used a bank card stolen from the victim to withdraw cash. When police studied the footage they were taken aback by the man's similarities to Burglar Bill, the character in the books by popular children's authors Allan and Janet Ahlberg. One police source said: "This chap has an uncanny resemblance to Burglar Bill, so we are hoping that it won't be long before someone recognises him and turns him in." Bill" is described as about 5ft 10in, aged between 30 and 40, with a chubby face and stocky build. He was wearing a long-sleeved grey and white striped top and a pair of grey jogging bottoms. Investigating officer, DC Sharon Persad, said: "We have circulated the man's picture to other forces but he does not appear to be on national criminal records. We therefore hope that by re-issuing the appeal for information we might be able to find him, or talk to anyone who might know who he is.  The man is clearly extremely burly and very distinctive-looking. Please call us if you have any information.