POLICE are investigating a burglary at a Minehead shop in which a large amount of jewellery was taken earlier this week.

One or more offenders forced their way into Hidden Treasures in The Avenue between 2pm on Monday (April 6) and 10.30am on Wednesday (April 8).

Rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings were stolen, along with metal bookmarks and glass paperweights.

Brand names of some of the stolen jewellery are ‘Indulgence’ and ‘Muddeman’, which will be marked on the boxes and labels.

If you have any information about the burglary, please speak to PC 611 Alison Pentland at Minehead Police Station by calling 101.

Alternatively, you can provide any information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111. Please quote reference 35265/15.