Hundreds of pairs of shoes were stolen when a lorry parked in a lay-by was raided.

The vehicle was parked on the A20 between Folkestone and Dover and had just arrived from the continent.

Shoes worth £36,000 were taken after the lorry curtain was slashed. Rolls of fabric worth £100 were also stolen.

The theft happened overnight between Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3.

The shoes are marked with the brand name Office on the insole.

Det Sgt Chris Benson, of South Kent Police, said: “These shoes could be anywhere in the country and we would like to speak to anyone who has information that will assist the investigation.”

Contact South Kent Police on 01303 289180 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.