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Sneak thieves walked into Liverpool FC’s city centre offices and stole dozens of ‘gold dust’ tickets for Wednesday night’s Europa League final.

The theft took place on Friday at the club’s offices on Chapel Street.

The ECHO understands the club has promised that all fans who bought tickets from official channels will be able to get into the game.

Detectives in Liverpool have now released CCTV of three men they wish to trace following the theft.

Officers were called at around 3.30pm to reports two men had entered the Liverpool Football Club office on Chapel Street, one stealing Europa League final tickets, which were in envelopes waiting to be passed on to the legitimate ticket holders.

The pair, who were joined by a third man, then walked away towards Water Street.

Chief Superintendent Jon Ward said: “As well as urging anyone who has any information about this incident to come forward, I would also like to take the opportunity to remind Liverpool fans not to buy tickets from unofficial sources. The force understands the stolen tickets are no longer valid and will not provide access to the stadium.

“Anyone who travels to the stadium in Basel with counterfeit or stolen tickets, won’t be allowed access – they will be removed and may even be subject to arrest.

“All tickets have now been removed from this city centre office.”

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Those who may have bought the stolen tickets could find themselves disappointed on Wednesday evening as the club’s position is supporters should always buy tickets through official channels.

Prices for the tickets have skyrocketed due to the small allocation given to the Reds for the game as fans compete to get to the match.

Earlier this week the ECHO revealed tickets for the Europa League final between Liverpool FC and Sevilla are on sale online for up to £30,000.

Website ticketbis had a number of tickets from different areas of the ground on sale this morning, with the most expensive, a seat in the VIP section, being offered for £30,081.

A category one ticket, which should cost about £130, in the neutral section of the ground was on sale for £15,040.

The most expensive ticket in the Liverpool section was a category three ticket, which should cost £65, being offered for £7,520.

It is understood the thief took envelopes containing tickets due to be given to fans. The number is believed to run into dozens.

The club were given an allocation of 10,236 tickets for the game in St Jakob-Park in Basel as the Reds take on Sevilla next Wednesday.

UEFA have been widely criticised for their decision to host the game in the Swiss town with plenty of Liverpool fans left disappointed at the small allocation.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to contact Liverpool CID on 0151 777 4065 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.