An image has been released by police after 25 bottles of alcohol were stolen and staff were threatened at a Sainsbury’s.

Herts Police are investigating the theft in the London Road, Apsley, supermarket at around 3.30pm on July 6.

In an appeal issued today (July 13), the force said: “It has been reported that 25 bottles of alcohol were stolen from the Sainsbury’s store."

“A staff member was also reportedly threatened during the incident," they added.

“Officers would like to speak to the people pictured as it is believed they may have information to assist the investigation.”

Watford Observer: Image released by police from Apsley Sainsbury'sImage released by police from Apsley Sainsbury's (Image: Herts Police)

The image shows three people carrying empty shopping baskets on the way into the supermarket.

The people in the image, or anyone who recognises them, are asked to email PCSE Nigel Haggar via email at nigel.haggar@herts.police.uk.

Alternatively, they can call police on the non-emergency number 101 and quote the crime reference number 41/54732/23 in either case.