£5000 raid on Shrewsbury menswear shop Pockets

More than £5,000 worth of designer clothes have been stolen from a menswear store in Shrewsbury after it was broken into in the early hours of this morning.

Paul Platt, owner of Pockets Menswear in The Square said a brick was thrown through the front window of the store before it was raided at about 12.30am.

About £5,000 damage was caused to fixtures and fittings.

Mr Platt said thieves targeted a particular brand of clothes from Stone Island, although items of the Hugo Boss range were also taken.

He said: "We have had this happen before. It's very upsetting. A brick was used to break the front window which will cost a couple of thousand pounds to replace in itself. After they got in they went downstairs. A lot of casual wear was taken including jeans, sweatshirts and polo t-shirts.

"The manager of the store was alerted by the alarm company and he managed to get to the store at around 12.45am. But we are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who might have information to come forward to help find the people who are responsible."

Mr Platt said he believed an attempt may be made to sell on the clothes in the local area and has asked members of the public to contact the store if they have information.

Damage was also caused to the oak floor in the premises during in the break-in with mannequins also broken. Mr Platt has asked people with information to e-mail the store at shop@pockets .co.uk

Police spokesman Richard Ewels said officers were investigating the break-in.

Anyone with any information can contact police on 0300 333 3000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.