POLICE are hunting thieves who smashed a window before stealing a jar of sweets from a hairdressers in Winchester.

The incident happened at The Matrix hair salon in Cromwell Road, Stanmore, between 5pm last Tuesday (19) and 9am on Wednesday (20).

PC Jonathan Duggan said: “This has caused a lot of expensive damage to the salon, along with the theft of the sweets. We would be keen to hear from anyone who has any information about those responsible to come forward.”

Anyone with information should contact Winchester police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.