ARMY knives were looted after thieves ransacked a Hillingdon outdoor clothing shop last night.

A selection of knives, 20 ski jackets and 20 hand power tools were taken from Active Wear and Outdoor Leisure in Rosslyn Parade, Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon.

The thieves used a wheelie bin to climb through a second floor window between 11am Sunday and 9.30am Monday.

Police believe they may have used stolen ski bags to carry the goods in.

Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.