QUICK-witted thieves stole a five-metre by 50cm strip of lead flashing from the roof of a shop in Lowestoft.

The shop in Bevan Street East was targeted between 5.10pm on Tuesday (September 28) and 7.15am yesterday (Wednesday).

Anyone who saw the thieves taking the lead or anyone with information about where it is now should call PC 282 Haverson at Lowestoft police station on 01986 835300.