Police are searching for a robber who allegedly caused damage outside a care home in Wiltshire in broad daylight.

The robbery reportedly took place on Sunday, September 1 at 12.12pm noon outside Flower Manor Care Home in Chippenham.

According to Wilshire Police, an unknown male approached another male outside the care home on Wood Lane, took his rucksack, and damaged the contents inside.

CCTV footage of the suspected robber, which has not been released to the public, shows a black male wearing a blue cap, black trainers, blue joggers and a black waistcoat.

The male also had a grey, rusty bike with him at the time.

The robbery took place outside Flower Manor Care Home in ChippenhamThe alleged robbery took place outside Flower Manor Care Home in Chippenham (Image: Google Maps)

Wiltshire Police are now appealing to any members of the public who might have seen the incident take place or believe they know who this man is to get in touch.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a robbery which took place outside Flower Manor Care Home, Chippenham on Sunday 1st September.

"Anyone who may have seen this incident call 101 quoting the log number 54240103221."