POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a daytime burglary in a property in Wellington.

A thief stole a number of items of jewellery during the raid last Thursday (June 30).

The offender broke in after smashing a window at the rear of the home in Nowers Lane.

They conducted a searched of the premises before making off with the jewellery.

The incident took place between 9am and 5pm.

A spokesperson for Wellington Neighbourhood Policing team said: "Did you see anything suspicious in this area on anywhere near to the Wellington Relief Road between the above times?

"If you have any information and can assist us with our enquires please contact the police on 101 and quote reference number: 5222155646 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."