A GANG of robbers tied up staff at a computer firm and fled with more than £40,000 worth of laptops.

Three masked men robbed European Electronique on Oakfield Industrial Estate in Eynsham on Friday, police said today.

The men went into the building on Stanton Harcourt Road between 8pm and 8.45pm and assaulted two members of staff.

They tied them up then forced their way inside the warehouse and stole laptops worth £43,000.

Det Sgt Howard Berry, of Witney CID, said: "While the staff's injuries are minor, they have been put through a shocking experience that has left them distressed and upset.

"So, it is important we find these men. We would like to speak to anyone who may have seen people acting suspiciously in the Oakfield Industrial Estate area between 7.30pm and 9pm.

"In particular, did you see any vehicles seen in that area? We believe the robbers would have needed a van or something similar to transport so many stolen laptops."

Two of the men, who all covered their faces, were white and the other was black.

Anyone with information should contact police on 08458 505505 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Source: Witney Gazette