HUNDREDS of pounds worth of items have been stolen from a popular department store.

Essex Police are investigating the theft of more than £500 worth of goods from John Lewis in Chelmsford.

Officers are hoping to speak to the two people photographed in connection with the theft.

The incident reportedly took place just after 2pm on Saturday, January 28.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Can you help us identify these two people?

“We want to speak to them in connection with our investigation into a theft at John Lewis, Bond Street, Chelmsford, when goods valued at over £500 were taken.

“It was reported to have taken place just after 2pm on Saturday 28 January.

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday between 10am-9pm.

“Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

“If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555111.

“Please quote crime reference 42/17519/23 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”