AN investigation is underway after nearly £20,000 worth of equipment was stolen from a Winchester tree surgeons.

Two vehicles were broken in to and 11 chainsaws, a hedge trimmer, leaf blower, climbing gear and a petrol engine wood splitter were taken.

In total the equipment was worth £19,713.

It happened between 6pm on Thursday July 23 and 9.32am on Monday July 27 in Northington Road, just outside Itchen Abbas.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to call 101 quoting crime reference: 44150257950.

To be anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.