POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man after thieves broke into a Taunton shop.

The burglary happened at a lifestyle and novelty goods store in Fore Street, Taunton at around 1pm on Saturday, February 1.

The thieves damaged a rear window when forcing entry, but made off empty-handed after setting off the alarm of a neighbouring shop.

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "It’s believed two men were involved. One was wearing a light-coloured coat and a patterned scarf. The other wore a dark-coloured coat and a light-coloured hat.

"Officers have issued these images from CCTV in an appeal for help."

If you recognise the man in the picture or have any other information which could help call 101 and quote the reference number 5220/026232.