Police released CCTV images of five people after an alleged high-value theft worth thousands in a shop.

The incident occurred at around 5pm on Tuesday, May 23, at Boots on the Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead.  

It is reported that several cosmetic items were taken from the store with no attempt to pay.

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Hertfordshire Constabulary told the Watford Observer it cannot specify the value of items but only that “it is estimated to be worth in the thousands”.

PC Attila Cseh, who is investigating, 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 quoting crime reference 41/42238/23.”