POLICE have appealed for more information after a home was burgled in Winchester while the residents were away on holiday.

The incident occurred in Orient Drive at some time between 3pm on November 5 and 1pm on November 12.

When the family returned they found their rear patio doors had been smashed and the intruders had searched the rooms upstairs.

DC Sonia Poulter said: “It is not clear what was taken by the offender(s) at this stage. However, they have smashed the rear patio doors to gain entry to the house and have searched the upstairs rooms.

“I am urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward and speak to us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC Poulter at North Walls police station by calling 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.