Comedian Josh Widdicombe has lost his laptop shortly after arriving in New York.

He posted the bad news on his Instagram account alongside a picture of himself with his index finger pointing up in front of a shot of Manhattan. "Hands up anyone who left their laptop in a taxi within an hour of landing in New York @ Newyork Apple Store."

Friends were quick to offer advice or simply tease the Last Leg lynchpin. Comedian Tiffany Stevenson, who has been gigging in America recently said: "I’m in town! I’ll let you know if I find it".

Nathaniel Metcalfe wrote: "You’ll have to go to the BIG APPLE store".

Widdicombe will be back in the UK later this month to resume his Bit Much tour from January 25. Dates here.

Picture: Instagram