POLICE have released CCTV footage of two men wanted in connection with the thefts of mobile phones worth thousands of pounds.

Thieves are reported to have snatched dozens of mobile phones from a delivery van in Winchester in a haul valued at £20,000.

Police are appealing for information following the theft at the junction of the High Street and Trafalgar Street at around 9am last Thursday (December 12).

Around 40 phones along with accessories were stolen from a white van while the driver was making a delivery.

PC Lee Skinner from Winchester police station said: "We would like to speak to the men pictured in the CCTV images as we think they may be able to assist with our investigation.

"A number of Apple iPhone 5C and 5S, Alcatel phones and Nokia phones were stolen from the van.

"Have you been offered any similar items for sale in the Winchester area?"

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Skinner at Winchester police station by phoning 101.