WILTSHIRE Police have issued safety tips to protect properties from burglars after items were stolen from a house in Eastleaze.

Burglars broke into the Castlefield Close property between 9.30am on October 8 and 2am on October 9. Hundreds of pounds in cash, along with sentimental family jewellery items were taken by the unknown offenders.

PC Chris Smith said: "We would like to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in this area during this weekend of the 8 and 9 October.

"I also want to take this opportunity to remind people of our latest campaign to 'watch your valuables' and follow these simple but effective points:

- Keep all your valuables in a safe and secure location - consider fitting a good quality safe.

- Never leave valuables on display.

- Fit 5 lever mortise locks on external doors.

- Fit secure locks and take extra care when locking up.

- Make your property look occupied at all times - use automatic light timers.

- Consider installing an alarm - homes with alarms rarely get burgled.

- Consider installing external lighting and CCTV.

- When leaving the property remove keys from locks and place out of sight.

- Keep photographic records of all your jewellery. Make sure these are kept in a different place to the valuables themselves.

If you can help with enquiries contact PC Chris Smith on 101 or anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.