An area law-enforcement agency is asking for help from the public.

The Sedalia Police Department is trying to identify a man in surveillance photos.

Police officials say they need to identify him in reference to an active theft investigation.

If you know who he is, you are urged to contact Detective Reed at (660) 827-7823, Ext. 1213 or via e-mail at jreed@sedaliapolice.com.

Photos courtesy the Sedalia Police Department