HAMPSHIRE Police have released CCTV images after thieves made off with over £700 worth of valuables from a Hook garden.

A 64-year-old victim had a lawnmower and a wheelie bin believed to have been stolen by three men who were carrying out work on the garden.

The victim had asked a group of three men to carry out some casual work in her back garden in Reading Road, at around 1pm on Tuesday, September 27. 

Later in the day she noticed a red Honda lawnmower, worth around £700, had been taken from her shed along with a black wheelie bin.

Officers have said they would like to speak with the three men in the CCTV images in connection with the incident.

One of the men has been described as white, aged in his mid to late 60s, of stocky build and average height, with white or yellow hair and a dark complexion.

Another man was described as white, in his mid 30s, around 6ft tall, of heavy build, and with fair hair. He was wearing a bright orange T-shirt.

Police are appealing for any members of the public who witnessed the incident or saw the men in the area at the time, as well as anyone who can help with the identification of the three men to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 44160369860.