THIEVES have stolen jewellery worth more than £30,000 from a high street shop.

The H Samuel jewellery store in Sittingbourne was broken into on Tuesday evening.

It is thought the offenders forced open a gate at the back of the store and gained entry through the back of the shop shortly before 10pm.

Box sets, rings, gem stones, pendants and trays of jewellery on display in the window were among the items all taken in the burglary.

Staff made the discovery when they arrived for work on Wednesday morning.

Police say they believe more than one person was involved due to the amount stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sittingbourne police station on 01795 419174 or Kent CrimeStoppers on 08000 555111.