A man snatched a Rolex watch and a gold solitaire diamond ring from a high street jewellers.

The thief was helped by another man who held the door open at the shop in St Peter's Street as he made a run for it.

Police say a man entered the shop and asked to see a stainless steel Rolex ladies watch and a gold solitaire diamond ring at around 2.30pm on Saturday.

DC Kelly Snowden said: "When a member of staff brought the watch and ring to the counter the man took the items and ran out of the shop.

"A male accomplice helped him by holding the shop door open.

"They ran along the High Street and into Stour Street."

Officers today released images of two men they want to speak to.

The man who took the jewellery is described as white, 35 to 40 years old, 6ft 2ins, of medium build, with a shaved head and stubble. He had a scouse accent.

He was wearing a black jacket, black combat trousers and black trainers.

The second man is described as white and was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information that can help is asked to contact police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/037112/16.