Between Saturday, February 26 and Tuesday, March 2, a barn was burgled in the Hersham area of Bude.

The barn owners were storing furniture in the building, comprising of three leaves of a mahogany table, a Victorian mahogany hall chair, a carved Chinese style chair and various watch parts. The value of these items is approximately £850.

Bude Police would like to advise members of the public to ensure that any outbuildings they have ­– particularly those with valuable items in them – are well secured.

If you have any information regarding this burglary or if you are offered any of the stolen items described please contact Bude Police on 08452 777444, quoting log reference BU/10/130.