A thief stole gifts set to go to dementia patients without family members before Christmas.

Herts Police have today (December 30) appealed for information and witnesses after a burglary in Apsley, during which “numerous” Christmas gifts for the patients were either damaged or stolen.

A suspect smashed a window and opened the latch to get into The Lockhouse, Full On Marketing Ltd, in the Frogmore Industrial Estate between 8.30pm on December 18 and 9am on December 19.

PC Lara Howell said “I am appealing for any information or people who may have witnessed the incident that happened in Frogmore Industrial Estate.

"If you saw the incident or anyone acting suspiciously around the area, please get in touch so we can try and get these presents to those who deserve them.”

Anyone with information is asked to email PC Howell via lara.howell@herts.police.uk.

Information can also be reported by calling 101 quoting crime reference 41/101067/23.