A safe containing cash and wristwatches was stolen after burglars targeted a locksmiths.

Police were called to the Timpson shop, situated just outside Tesco, in Borehamwood, at 8am this morning.

It is believed the burglary happened between 4pm last night and 8am this morning. The safe which had cash and wristwatches in was taken.

The supermarket was closed between 4pm and midnight.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area or has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary via 101, quoting crime reference 41/6565/19.