Police issue CCTV following spate of mobile phone thefts in Brighton
Officers say victims were distracted before having items stolen
Police investigating a series of distraction thefts in Brighton have issued images of three men they want to trace.
It follows reports of mobile phones being taken from victims while in public places in the city, including libraries and coffee shops, last month.
Incidents have been reported in Brighton at The Jubilee Library in Jubilee Street on April 22 and April 25; Pret A Manger in North Street on April 25; and the University of Brighton library in Lewes Road on April 25.
In each case, the victim has been distracted by an unknown person asking for help.
Officers investigating the series of thefts are keen to identify the men pictured, as it is believed they have information which can assist the ongoing enquiries.
The men, or anyone who recognises them, are asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 47230076250.