Police are appealing for information after a shoplifting incident near Newcastle last month.

About 10am on 25 September 2015, two people – a man and a woman – entered a retail business on Tyrrell Street, Wallsend.

Police have been told the woman approached an employee at the front counter, while the man looked around the shop.

The man is believed to have taken a mobile phone and watch, while the employee was away from the counter.

The man then left the store with the woman.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Local Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries.

Today (Friday 16 October 2015), police released CCTV images of two people who may be able to assist with the investigation.

The woman depicted in the image is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in her 30s with blonde shoulder length hair.

The man depicted in the image is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, with a thin to medium build and a beard, wearing a black Adidas jumper, jeans and a baseball cap.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.