CCTV images have been released as police continue to investigate a high-value burglary in Prestbury.

Late on Sunday (June 8), three unknown offenders tunneled into a store on St James House New Road, stealing designer handbags worth around £260,000.

Now, investigating officers have released CCTV images of three men they are looking to speak to.

Detective Constable Clare Slattery, of Macclesfield CID, said: "Enquiries in relation to this incident are ongoing and we're committed to doing all we can to identify the people responsible.

"As part of our investigation we're keen to identify the men pictured in the CCTV images as we believe they may hold vital information.

"If you recognise the men, please contact us. I would also like to appeal directly to the men in the CCTV images to get in touch."

READ MORE: Burglars tunnel into Prestbury shop and steal £260,000 worth of designer handbags

The offenders dug a hole through a wall into the store (Credit: Cheshire Police)

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At around 11.40pm on Sunday (June 8), officers responded to reports of a burglary at an address on St James House New Road.

It is understood that three unknown offenders accessed a disused building next door at around 10.30pm that evening.

They then created a hole in the adjoining wall and entered the store through the chimney area.

The offenders stole a number of high-value designer handbags, with a total estimated cost of around £260,000.

Anyone with information which may assist the investigation is urged to report this via the website or call 101, quoting IML-2107075.