BOOTS The Chemist in Market Place, Saffron Walden, was the target of a £5,700 theft which saw an estimated £45,000 worth of damage caused in the process.

In the early hours on Monday, July 22, a rear door of the shop was forced and damage caused to display cases. Thousands of pounds worth of fragrances were stolen, including Dior, Boss, YSL, Armani, Givenchy, Gucci, March Jacobs, Hugo Deep Red and Amor.

Anyone with information about the theft should contact Saffron Walden police station on 101.