MEMBERS of the public are being asked to help police after various musical instruments were stolen during a break-in at a Kent school.

The items taken, including an alto and bass flute, a soprano saxophone, a trumpet, a euphonium and a Yamaha keyboard, were taken from the music department at Chantry Primary School and Nursery in Ordnance Road, Gravesend.

Computer equipment, a digital camera, printer and recording equipment were also stolen.

Police in North Kent say the offenders gained entry to the premises by forcing two fire doors.

DC Glenn Blanchard, the officer investigating the burglary, said: “I would urge people to ensure that if they are offered any musical instruments to ask the origin of the items."

The incident happened between 9.30pm on December 7 and 7am on 8 December 8. Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Blanchard on 01474 565167 quoting reference 27667/05 or Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 – calls to this number are free and you may be eligible for a reward.