Police have appealed for information following a daytime burglary in Teignmouth last week.
A handbag was stolen from a property in Barnpark Road on Friday 19th February at around 4.20pm
The offender entered the property through the back door. The owner, who was at home, 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/home-security/
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
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