POLICE are appealing for witnesses after burglars were scared off after breaking into a home.

The culprits forced their way into a property in Yeovil overnight on Sunday, March 20 into the following morning.

Northing was stolen from the home in St Mary's Crescent as it is believed the offenders were disturbed.

Officers have carried out house to house enquires.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "Anyone who witnessed any suspicious vehicles or people in the area of St Mary’s Crescent or Bucklers Mead Road around the time of the incident is asked to contact us.

"If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222067294, or complete our online appeals form."

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the charity's anonymous online form.