Police have appealed for witnesses following the theft of a mobile phone.

A 24-year-old man was walking in Quedam Shopping Centre, Yeovil, when another man bumped into him and stole a Nokia phone in the process.

The incident occurred at 10am on Thursday, January 10th and the suspect is believed to be in his early 20s.

He is further described as being 5ft 7inches tall, with short semi-blonde hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing blue jeans and a waist-length coat.

Police would welcome any help through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.