Washington DC, [USA] Oct 24 (ANI): Police in Blackpool are scouting for a doppelganger of 'Friends' actor David Schwimmer, who was seen stealing from a mall in the English town.

On account of the stark similarity, Schwimmer took to Twitter to clarify that it wasn't him stealing the beer cans.

"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" he tweeted.

Schwimmer even posted the CCTV grab of the video which shows the robber stealing a stash of beer cans

It was on September 20 that the police department posted the video, asking citizens for their assistance to nab the robber.

The police authorities in a statement have now confirmed that after thorough investigations it was found that David Schwimmer was in New York when the crime took place and said: "We're so sorry it has to be this way." (ANI)

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