POLICE are asking for the public's help in identifying two people they want to speak to after a theft.

Several items of Rimmel and No 7 cosmetics, worth more than £1,300, were stolen from the shelves at Boots in London Road, Hadleigh.

It is believed the perpetrators may also be responsible for other similar thefts in the area.

PC Jon Holland, the investigating officer, said: “I’d like to hear from anyone who may have been offered cheap Christmas gifts of this type, or who might have witnessed the thefts taking place.”

The incident happened at about 1pm on Tuesday, November 15, but police have only just released the images.

If you can offer any information, or if you recognise the pictured pair, please contact Pc Holland at Benfleet police station on 101.