CCTV has been released after makeup was stolen from a chemist by “two men carrying a weapon”.

Police investigating the crime have shared an image after a bulk theft of cosmetics from a pharmacy in Kings Hill.

The items are reported to have been stolen from a display cabinet at Paydens in Liberty Square, on Tuesday, June 11.

It’s alleged the theft was carried out by two men who entered the store shortly after 4pm.

The suspects walked behind a closed counter before filling up large bags with the goods.

They later fled the store and headed in the direction of the nearby Asda carpark.

During the incident, threats were reportedly made to staff and customers that the suspects may have been carrying a weapon.

An investigation is ongoing and has included forensic analysis of the crime scene.

Officers have now published an image of two men they are looking to identify.

Anyone with information which may assist the investigation should call 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/96427/24.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form.