POLICE are appealing for witnesses after thousands of pounds worth of gardening machinery was stolen in afternoon raid on a Heathrow warehouse.

The burglary took place last Wednesday (22) between 4pm and 6pm at Glendale G Management Company who are based on the Eastern Perimeter Road, Heathrow.

Entry to the property was gained by use of an angle grinder to cut through heavy linked chains supported by locks.

In total, 19 items of high value gardening equipment were stolen, including petrol hedge cutters, petrol blowers, and a construction power pack generator.

Anyone with information should call Heathrow CID on 0208 721 3988.