POLICE have issued a CCTV appeal after three men distracted staff to steal more than £800 worth of alcohol from Asda in Canford Heath.

One man used a tagged item to set off alarms in the Culliford Crescent supermarket while two more pushed a trolley loaded with drinks out of the store.

Now images of three men have been released in a bid to trace those involved.

The incident took place at 6.30pm on Wednesday November 6.

Police Sergeant Carmel Ryan, of Dorset Police, said: "Following enquiries into this incident, I have obtained CCTV images of three men I would like to speak to.

"I would urge anyone with information about their identity to please get in touch."

Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55190176037, or call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 5545 111.