Police have released images of two men who may be able to assist with inquires following a stealing from a truck and subsequent frauds in the Newcastle area yesterday.

Between 8am and 8.20am (Monday 14 December 2015), unknown persons broke into a white Isuzu table-top truck on Brooks Street, Cooks Hill, and stole a wallet containing credit cards.

The credit cards were then allegedly used in fraud and attempted frauds at a number of stores in Newcastle and surrounding suburbs throughout the morning (Monday 14 December 2015).

Police from Newcastle City Local Area Command are investigating the incidents and have released CCTV images of three men who men be able to assist with inquiries.

The first is described as being Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, with a large build, wearing a grey baseball cap, blue vest with yellow zipper, dark shorts and white joggers.

The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early 20s, with a skinny build, wearing a black baseball cap with grey peak, red shoes and beige shorts. He has tattoos on his left neck, left forearm, and a tattoo of the Southern Cross on his right forearm.

A third man, not shown in the images, is described as having a skinny build, wearing a white shirt, beige shorts and a dark baseball cap.

Police are urging anyone who knows the identity or whereabouts of the men, or who has information about the incidents, to call Newcastle Police on (02) 4926 6599 or via Crimestoppers.