A burglar broke into a menswear shop in St Albans by smashing a window.

Between 12.58am and 2.26am on Saturday, January 20, London Road's One One Two Menswear was burgled and a pair of Fendi trainers taken.

The "distinctive" shoes were taken from the shop's display before the suspect was alerted by an alarm and quickly left the scene.

Herts Advertiser: One One Two Menswear on London Road, St Albans.One One Two Menswear on London Road, St Albans. (Image: Google Maps)

DC Julie Parks, who is investigating, said: “Our enquires are continuing, and I am appealing for anyone with information to please get in touch.

"I would also like to hear from anyone who thinks they may have seen the distinctive stolen trainers.”

Herts Advertiser: A suspect outside One One Two Menswear on London Road, St Albans.A suspect outside One One Two Menswear on London Road, St Albans. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

“If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time, then please do get in touch.

"Additionally, if you have a doorbell camera fitted, please check it as you may have recorded some crucial footage to assist our investigation.

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"You can email me at julie.parks@herts.police.uk with any information.”

Information can also be reported to Hertfordshire police online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/5407/24.

Herts Advertiser: The suspect took a pair of Fendi trainers before leaving the scene.The suspect took a pair of Fendi trainers before leaving the scene. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.