MORE than £1,000 worth of make-up was stolen from Boots in Melksham in an afternoon raid on Monday.

A shoplifter took the items, which include foundation, mascara and lipsticks from a display unit at the High Street store. They include Rimmel London, Seventeen and Bourjois items.

Anyone with information about the theft, or who is approached to buy the stolen items, is asked to contact the Melksham Neighbourhood Policing Team on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.