A fishing and tackle shop was broken into with stock worth tens of thousands of pounds stolen.

The burglary happened at Stansted Angling in Lower Street, Stansted, between Friday, March 23, and Saturday, March 24.

Approximately 150 fishing bite alarms worth tens of thousands of pounds were stolen.

The tills had also been searched.

If you have any information about this incident, or have been offered any similar items recently, call 101 and ask to speak to the Uttlesford Local Policing Team.

The reference number to quote for this incident is 42/39909/18.

Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.