Hertfordshire police have released images of five individuals that they would like to identify, following a "high-value" theft in Hemel Hempstead.

The incident took place at around 5pm on Tuesday, May 23, at Boots in the Marlowes shopping area.

According to Hertfordshire Constabulary, several cosmetic items were taken from the store.

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No attempt to pay for these items was made during the incident.

Herts Advertiser: Police have released images of five individuals that they would like to identify.Police have released images of five individuals that they would like to identify. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

PC Attila Cseh said: "Our enquiries are continuing, and we are releasing these CCTV images because we believe the individuals pictured may have been in the area at the time and could assist our enquiries.

“Is this you, do you recognise the people pictured, or did you witness anyone acting suspiciously in the area at this time?

"Please email dacorum@herts.police.uk with any information.”

                                                                                            

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Information can also be reported online at at herts.police.uk/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/42238/23.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.