The real Ross from Friends has Tweeted his alibi after police in Lancashire launched an appeal to find his lookalike in connection with a theft.

The good humoured American star posted a mock clip of him sneaking off with what looks like an arm full of beer.

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David Schwimmer's reaction comes after Blackpool Police released a CCTV image of a man in relation to a theft at a restaurant on the September 20.

In a tweet, the actor said: “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.”