Six thieves burst into a coin dealership in a targeted raid stealing cash and high-value currency.

They targeted R Ingram, in Avonborne Way, Chandler's Ford, on Friday at around 1.30pm before fleeing in a BMW.

Police have released CCTV images of the car, a man and of the coins. The BMW had a registration plate reading AF65 UHB.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “We’d like to hear from anyone who recalls seeing a vehicle matching that description in the area at the time of the incident, or at any other point on Friday.

Additionally, we’d like to hear from anyone who has since seen an abandoned or parked-up vehicle matching that description in the Chandler’s Ford area. It may no longer have number plates.

Please also get in touch with us if, following the incident, you saw six people exiting the vehicle in question and getting into another vehicle or vehicles in the Chandler’s Ford area.

We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone who remembers seeing any men acting suspiciously together in the area of Ramalley Copse or North Millers Dale at any point in the hours before, during or after the burglary.

The men are described as being aged between 20 and 50 years, wearing large coats, thick gloves, beanie hats and scarves covering their lower faces.

If you can help us with any of the above, please call 101, or report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44240520501.