Designer handbags said to be worth at least £10,000 have been stolen from a city centre shop.

Handbag Heaven in Edinburgh's Howe Street was broken into between 5.15pm on Saturday and 10am on Monday. Items stolen include a cream, leather Hermes vintage classic 1954 handbag with gold clasp and a Jimmy Choo perforated, tan, leather bag with double gold bangle.

Also taken were a monogrammed Louis Vuitton large hobo bag in brown suede and a Prada tan and python leather bag with a clip top and rope handles, sunglasses, jewellery and belts.

Pc Gavin Howat said: "All of the items taken from the store are extremely expensive and those responsible may attempt to sell them on at a discounted rate. As such, anyone who is offered any handbags matching the description of these is asked to contact police immediately."