A SHOP in Little Oxhey Lane was targeted by thieves who took mobile phone top-up cards.

Two men in their mid twenties were in Little Oxhey News at about 10.15am on Wednesday, January 22.

They asked for top-up cards and were each given a £25 card. They said they were going on holiday and needed another £30 each.

One of them held up a switch card and asked if he could use it. The shop assistant replied no, and the men said they had cash in their van.

Both made off with the top-up cards, worth a total of £110, and did not return to pay.

One man is described as tall and was wearing a grey top. The other was shorter and of thin build, with blond hair parted in the centre. He was dressed in black.

Anyone with information can telephone Hetfordshire Constabulary on 01442 271000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

January 29, 2003 16:00