POLICE are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a burglary was reported in the Crediton town area.

The incident, in which offenders entered a property along Mill Street and stole small electrical items, jewellery and bank cards happened between 11.30pm on Tuesday, July 16 and 6.30am on Wednesday, July 17.

Police are also reminding residents to ensure that their property is secure. Crime prevention advice can be found on the Devon and Cornwall Police website: https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/advice/your-home/ .

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the email address: [email protected] or by calling 101 and quoting log number 0440 of 17/07/2019.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org .