POLICE are appealing for information after two men stole a mobile phone from a Darlington shop.

During the incident, which happened at Cash Converters in Skinnergate, Darlington, on Thursday, November 1, the two men distracted the shop assistant as they were shown the phone.

One of the men then placed the phone - a white Samsung Galaxy S3 - in his pocket and walked away.

Police have released a CCTV of the men they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Darlington police on 101 and ask for PC Chris Horner or Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.