A MASKED thief who broke into Parade Antiques in Marlborough shortly before 6am on Friday escaped with jewellery worth around £3,500.

PC Mark Kuklinski said the break in occurred at 5.40am and the haul included watches, rings, necklaces and bracelets.

The offender is described as about 6ft tall, skinny, wearing a dark hooded top and dark trousers and a mask.

PC Kuklinski said a white Vauxhall Astra was seen to drive down The Parade at about the same time. Anyone with any information should contact him at Marlborough police station.