Police are reminding people to secure their homes properly after burglary near Chacewater.

The burglar struck during the daytime on Monday, July 28 at a property in Wheal Busy near Chacewater.

The offender entered the property via an insecure window and following a search stole items including jewellery, a play station, mobile phone and cash.

Amongst the stolen jewellery were a Pandora bracelet, and an 18 carrot gold ring with three diamonds.

Police are advising the public to be vigilant and security conscious.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting police reference CR/093866/14 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org