POLICE have released images of suspected thieves and are appealing for help from the public to trace them.

CCTV footage has been released of four men and a woman suspected of separate shoplifting offences across County Durham and Darlington.

The first is of a man at the Coop, in Bowburn, on May, 9, reference ED1602419.

The second shows a man suspected of stealing from the Coop, in Easington, on May, 14- reference SK1601560.

A man was caught on camera appearing to steal from a drinks fridge at the Coop, in Sedgefield, on May 21- reference EF1601372.

And a man and woman are wanted for questioning in relation to a suspected shoplifting at B&Q, in Darlington, on May 20- reference DJ1603910.

Anyone with information is asked to call Durham police on 101, or email CaughtOn.Camera@durham.pnn.police.uk, quoting the reference number for the relevant crime.