POLICE are appealing for information after the theft of an air rifle from a car in Woodrow.

Thieves broke into a blue Ford Granada in Rushock Close between 10pm on Sunday and 11.30am the next morning and stole what is believed to be an old Webley BSA air rifle.

A police spokesman said: "It's always concerning when an item of this nature goes missing and we're appealing to anyone with information to call us on 08457 444888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."