JEWELLERY and a laptop were stolen after a house was ransacked.

A house in Biddesden Lane, Ludgershall, was broken into between 8am and 4pm on Tuesday, December 11.

The offender gained entry by forcing entry to a rear kitchen window and carried out an untidy search of the property, before stealing a number of items.

Anyone who witnessed anything or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area should contact PC Chris Jelley on 101, quoting 54180117307. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.