A LOCAL laundry is appealing for information after the theft of £20,000 worth of designer jeans.

Over 500 garments including Wrangler, Lee and Next jeans - due to be exported to Germany - were stolen from premises on Campbell Street, Preston, at about 10.30pm on Tuesday, July 9.

There is a substantial reward on offer. If you think you might know something contact Preston police.

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