Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole more than £6,000 of perfume from a chemists in Hayle in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Witnesses are asked to contact officers following the burglary, which took place at the Boots store at West Cornwall Shopping Park.

It is believed the incident took place around 2.15am on December 18, and more than £6,000 worth of Chanel and Dior perfumes and fragrances were taken.

Police would like to hear from anyone who either witnessed the burglary or saw any suspicious activity near the store prior to the burglary.

PC Heath of Penzance Police said: “Whoever did this is likely to be offering cheap Chanel or Dior perfumes. If anyone is offered such products and is uncertain of where it was sourced from, please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101 quoting reference CR/089568/16. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.