Thousands of pounds worth of instruments were stolen from a St Albans music centre.

One or more thieves broke into South Herts Music Centre in Campfield Road between 8pm on Wednesday, February 1 and 9.50am the following day.

The stolen instruments include saxophones, clarinets, trumpets, flutes, piccolos, portable pianos and guitars.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw any suspicious activity around the shop between the times stated to get in touch. They would also like to hear from anyone who believes they have been offered the stolen instruments for sale.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Herts Police via the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference F1/17/468.

Alternatively contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.