STAFF at a Swindon restaurant are keeping a look out for light fingered diners following a surge in thefts of its salt shakers.

The Tabasco Seasoned Salt Shakers have proved so popular at The Grove Beefeater in Drove Road, that customers keep taking them home.

Manager Philippa Wolfenden, said: "The shakers are extremely popular.

"Since they're not available in the shops people are temped to tuck them away in their handbags or jacket pockets and take them home to impress their friends when they cook for them. I wouldn't be surprised if they next turn up for auction on E-bay as they're especially made for Beefeater."