AVON and Somerset Police are appealing for CCTV footage after two would-be thieves were interrupted in the act.

Police report that at around 1.20am on Friday, June 20, a witness saw two people pushing a moped along Highbury Street, in Coleford.

Upon seeing the witness, the two suspects dropped the grey Suzuki moped and ran off. It is thought to have been stolen from a nearby address.

It is believed the pair are teenagers, both white and were wearing dark clothing.

Officers have conducted initial CCTV and house-to-house enquiries but are asking for anyone who has doorbell, dashcam or other relevant footage, and who have not yet spoken with officers, to come forward.

Anyone who can help is asked to call 101 providing the reference number 5225171938.