A man wearing a balaclava has raided a jewellery shop in a night-time heist.

The thief broke into Chloe's Jewellers and Repairs in Wisbech where he was captured on CCTV stealing tens of thousands of pounds worth of jewellery.

The raid took place at 9.15pm on May 2 where he fled the scene and was last spotted running into a nearby church garden.

He has been described as white, in his 20s and wearing black Adidas joggers, black hoodie, black trainers, balaclava, gloves, and carrying a green carrier bag.

Eastern Daily Press: CCTV of the masked manCCTV of the masked man (Image: Cambridgeshire Police)

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The shop in High Street took to Facebook to plea to the local community for help.

They said: "We are asking the local community for any information that may help in finding the perpetrator or perpetrators.

"We are offering a reward of £1,000 that leads to the prosecution of the said person/persons.

"We are extremely grateful to the local businesses that have given their help and support."

Police have appealed to the public as they hunt for the unknown man.

If anyone has any information or may know the man they are asked to contact Cambridgeshire Police quoting crime reference 35/30841/24.