VALUABLE silverware was stolen in a raid on Cotswolds antiques centre early today, Wednesday January 19.

The burglary was in High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh.

Officers were alerted at 3.45am when the raiders broke in.

Police said a number of high value items, including silverware, were stolen. Officers are working with the owners of the shop to determine the quantity and descriptions of the items stolen.

They ask people to contact them if they saw anybody, or any vehicles, acting suspiciously in the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary on 0845 090 1234 quoting incident number 38 of January 19, or by ringing Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Robbers tried to steal cash from the HSBC bank in Moreton High Street earlier this month.