AS the sun beat down on Marlborough on Monday a thief walked off with a £100 paddling pool from outside Duck's toy shop in the High Street.

PC Mark Braithwaite of Marlborough Police said a man brazenly picked up the boxed pool and carried it to a black car and drove off with it.

He is appealing for a woman who went into the shop to tell staff what had happened to contact police.

He said: "I am interested in hearing from anyone who saw the man pick up the box and carry it to a black saloon car, which may have been a Vauxhall, and drive off." He can be contacted on (01672) 512311.