PETERSFIELD police are appealing for witnesses and offering home security advice after a house burglary in the town.
The break in at a home on Rams Hill happened between 4pm on Monday, March 6, and 8.30am on Tuesday, March 7.
Petersfield Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Kathryn Morning said: “Please let us know if you saw anything suspicious between these times time by calling 101 and referencing crime number 44170085473.
“And please remember to keep windows secure and lock all doors, and use timer switches available from most D.I.Y stores, to switch on lights, radios while you are away from the home to make it look and sound occupied.
“Make sure you shut and lock windows and doors when you return home and settle down for the evening and ensure you have used padlocks on the side gates to deny access to the rear of the property.
“Check your outside lighting is in working order and consider low level ambient light on a dusk to dawn sensor which will activate even when you are not at home.”
Householders are also advised to mark belongings with your house number and postcode, keep a list of any makes, models and serial numbers, take photos of jewellery.
Items can be registered for free at www.immobilise.com. Using this service will assist the police in returning property to the rightful owner should it be stolen.
PCSO Morning added: “This is a good time to address your home security, fit extra door and window locks. If you are feeling vulnerable or are elderly, ask for a free home safety and security survey by the Bobby Trust by calling 0300 777 0157 for an appointment.”