POLICE are appealing for witnesses after thieves tried to break into a Hampshire pawnbrokers.

The offenders attempted to force their way into the H&T Pawnbrokers, in Market Street, Eastleigh, but failed.

Officers are now keen to speak to anyone who saw a white Transit van in Wells Road, at around 10.30am on Wednesday.

Contact Police Staff Investigator Caroline Grinter on 101 or Crime-stoppers on 0800 555 111.