POLICE are investigating a string off thefts of sun cream from Boots stores across the Isle of Wight worth an estimated £10,000.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary say there was a series of high value shoplifting incidents on Monday this week.

Boots stores in Bembridge, Freshwater, Ryde, Shanklin, Newport, Sandown and Ventnor were targeted, with an estimated £10,000 worth of sun cream stolen.

Officers are working with the stores hit and continue to make inquiries to identify those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44240086756.

You can also submit information to us online.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form.