Police appeal after daylight burglary

Police are investigating after a burglar struck at a Teignmouth house while the owner was at home.

The offender entered the property in Barnpark Road through the back door around 4.20pm on Friday 19 February.

The owner heard a noise and when she went to investigate she found her handbag was missing.

The bag contained an iPhone, a Panasonic Lumix camera and a purse with cash and cards inside.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen suspicious individuals or activity in the road around the time of the offence.

Officers are also asking residents to ensure that their doors are locked even when they are at home. Advice on how to protect your home can be found at: https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/prevention-and-advice/your-home/hom...

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or email: 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk quoting crime reference CR/011214/16.

Information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via Crimestoppers-uk.org