BURGLARS tried to flood a home by turning taps on during a bizarre break-in.
Would-be thieves forced their way in to the empty property in Copse Lane, Chilworth via a ground floor window before turning taps on in the bathroom.
Officers rushed to the scene after an alarm was activated and managed to save the building from serious flooding.
Nothing was stolen from the property, which is believed to be up for sale.
Anyone with information about the raid, in the early hours of Saturday morning, should contact PC Phillip Covey at Romsey police station on 0845 0454545.
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