Police are appealing for information after £1,700 worth of Playstation 3 games were stolen from a store.

Officers were called to Currys in Old Shoreham Road, Hove, at 2pm on Saturday when staff realised that the games were missing.

The boxes of games are normally kept secure due to their high value, but the management found an empty box on the shop floor and realised the games had been taken.

The launch of Playstation 3 was hugely anticipated and police expect the games to be sold on.

Police are also warning other retailers to be on the lookout for anyone trying to get a refund on any games without proof of purchase.

Among those stolen were four copies of World Snooker Challenge 2007, four copies of Sonic The Hedgehog, two copies of Ridge Racer 7 and three copies of Splinter Cell Double Agent.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC James Day at Hove police station on 0845 6070999.