SOCIAL media users dusted off their favourite Friends quotes after police issued an appeal for an alleged thief who looks quite a bit like Friends star David Schwimmer.

Police in Blackpool posted on Facebook asking for witnesses to identify a suspect pictured leaving a restaurant in the town carrying what appeared to be a crate of cans.

The alleged theft happened on September 20.

But Facebook users from across the country quickly piled into the comments section, pointing out the suspect's likeness to Schwimmer's character Ross Geller in the well-loved US sitcom.

As it stands, the post currently has more than 66,000 shares and more than 100,000 comments....and counting.

Following numerous responses, Lancashire Constabulary replied: "Thank you to everyone for your speedy responses.

"We have investigated this matter thoroughly and have confirmed that David Schwimmer was in America on this date.

"We're so sorry it has to be this way."

Anyone with information on the alleged crime can contact 7798@lancashire.pnn.police.uk. 

Some of the best responses:

"I don't think it's been this guy's day, his week, his month or even his year....."

"Please approach with caution. He is known to have studied Karate and we believe he has mastered the art of Unagi, the state of total awareness."

"Okay, you got your free beer! You ruined everyone's fun! Don't you think it's time you went home?! Go back to 3-B, 3-B!"

"Anyone know what time this was? Only the little hand on my dinosaur watch isn't going round anymore.."

"Guys, we know he's going to tell Jack and Judy it was Chandler that stole the beer and jumped out the window."

"Maybe he doesn't know we know they know we know?"

"Ross ‘Right so we’re going to LIFT the beer...and slide it out.....LIFT....and slide....’

"I’ve seen this guy! I remember him distinctly for many reasons. His front was incredibly tan compared to his back, his teeth were blindingly white and he was wearing a pink, I’m sorry, salmon shirt with leather pants! He also had his left ear pierced and so much gel in his hair it could withstand a hurricane. Hope this helps."

"I’m sure this was not Ross. He was probably kicking back in his apartment with a puzzle... I mean beer! Ice cold beer!"

"Sure this is the guy who stole MY SANDWICH"

"Did he count those cans missisipily?!"