Westminster Police is leading an investigation into two linked moped-enabled smash and grab burglaries at department stores in central London.

Officers are appealing for information following the burglaries which happened at two separate West End stores in October.

During the first incident at around 12.30am on Tuesday, October 3 at Liberty in Regent Street, a large amount of toiletry items were stolen after six suspects on three mopeds forced their way into the store by smashing a front window with hammers.

House of Fraser in Oxford Street was targeted in a similar way at 12.45am on Thursday, October 26 when designer handbags were stolen.

A 25-year-old man has been charged in relation to both incidents, but police are looking for other the suspects involved.

Toiletries were stolen from Liberty

DC Victor Barkes, who is leading the investigation, said: "We have charged one person but we are still looking for outstanding suspects who took part in these brazen burglaries, causing significant criminal damage and making off with goods worth thousands of pounds.

"If you have any information about these incidents or the people involved, get in touch."

Designer handbags were stolen from House of Fraser

Anyone with information relating to either incident should call Westminster Crime Squad on 020 7321 7527 or Tweet police @MetCC.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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