POLICE need help tracing two men who stole a bottle of gin from a shop.

The men entered the Happy Shopper store in Park Road, South Moor, Stanley, at 12.45pm on Thursday, March 18.

The first man is white, aged 20 to 25 years, 5ft 10in, and thin. He had light brown cropped hair and had a pale complexion with a pointed nose.

He was wearing a light bomber jacket and dark trousers.

The second man is white, aged 20 to 25 years, tall and thin. He had a dark complexion with dark stubble on his face. He was wearing a dark blue coat and dark trousers.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.