Police are hunting thieves who cut through a plate-glass shop window and made off with nearly £9,000 of musical goods.

The crooks struck Woolworths store in High Street, Billericay.

Officers believe the large window was removed using a glass cutter and the thieves then entered and stole audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs, and electrical equipment to the tune of £8,750.

CCTV footage is now being looked at.

Any information to PC Kerry Guilder or PC Nicole Leeder at Billericay police on 01277 631212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

Published Thursday, February 21, 2002