OFFICERS investigating a number of thefts from Tesco stores in the area have issued CCTV footage of two men they would like to identify.

Police received reports of shoplifting from three branches of Tesco - including one in Wotton-under-Edge - with thousands of pounds worth of medical and cosmetic products stolen

The thefts took place at Tesco in Long Street in Wotton-under-Edge, Tesco Express in the Five Valleys Shopping Centre and Tesco Express in Stratford Road in Stroud between 6pm and 8.45pm on Tuesday, November 12.  

Officers have conducted a number of enquiries since the incidents, but are yet to identify the men pictured, and are now asking for information from the public.

Anyone who recognises the men pictured or has information about what happened is asked to call 101 and quote incident 435 of November 12.