THOUSANDS of pounds worth of gardening tools were stolen from a Basildon shop.

Thieves used a grinder to cut the hinges and lock from a door at Stanton Hope, in Seax Court, before helping themselves to chainsaws, hedge-trimmers and other garden tools.

The burglary at the leading forestry equipment store took place between 8pm and 8.30pm on Tuesday, September 17.

Anyone with information can contact PC Chris Wentworth at Basildon police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.