A GANG of raiders on mopeds damaged windows of a department store before making off with display items in an early morning smash and grab.

Police have confirmed a number of people broke into Fenwick in Colchester High Street at 3.05am today.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "A number of items were taken and the people left on mopeds.

"Our investigations are ongoing.

"If you saw or heard anything, were driving in the area and have dash cam footage, or have any other information please call us on 101 quoting incident 84 of September 6."

It is the second time the high-end store has been targeted this year after raiders, also on mopeds, broke in and stole handbags in April.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.