Hampshire police are stepping up their investigation into a theft from a house after car parts were stolen from a driveway.

Between 10am and 10.05am on May 1, alloy wheels and an axle stand were reportedly stolen from a house on Miller Close in New Milton.

Officers are now turning to the public for assistance as CCTV imagery has been released of a man and woman who police believe can help with their investigation.

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A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: "We believe the man and woman in these images can help us with our investigation and would urge them, or anyone who knows their identity, to get in touch with us.

"Also, if you witnessed the incident, saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, or have any CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera footage which could aid our investigation, please contact us.

"You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44250211933."