Thieves have stolen jewellery in a raid on a Folkestone shop this morning.

Police are investigating the burglary at H Samuel, in Sandgate Road, at 5am.

It is believed thieves broke into the store through the back entrance and stole an unknown amount of jewellery.

Officers are currently reviewing CCTV footage.

A police spokesman said: "Police officers are investigating after a burglary was reported at a jewellery shop in Folkestone on Wednesday morning.

"The break-in at H. Samuel Ltd in Sandgate Road was reported at 5am and it appears that thieves got into the building at the rear of the premises and stole jewellery.

"The amount taken is not yet known."