DO you recognise any of these men? They were caught on CCTV when a Wareham shop was burgled and police are anxious to trace them.

One man stole a safe while staff were distracted by two other men in at the Spar store on Carey Road, Wareham.

"I am releasing the pictures taken from the store's CCTV system in the hope that someone will recognise one or more of the men who I wish to speak with," said PC Phil Johnson of Wareham police.

"While two men distracted staff a third stole a safe after going into an office at the rear of the store and leaving with the safe by a rear door.

"The safe contained scratch cards that were all promptly cancelled by the store.

"If anyone recognises one or more of the men in the pictures then I'd urge them to contact Dorset police in confidence.

"I'd also like to hear from anyone else with any other information about those responsible for the burglary," he added.

Police have just released the pictures of the incident, which happened at around 3pm on Sunday September 4.

Anyone who recognises any of the men or who has any information can call Dorset Police in confidence on 01202 222222 or free and anonymous Crimestoppers 0800 555111.

First published: October 15