WITNESSES are being urged to come forward following a burglary at a home in Ellesmere Port.

Police received reports that between 9.15pm and 12.30am on Tuesday, July 17 a house on Exeter Road had been broken into.

A large amount of jewellery and electrical goods were stolen during the raid.

Detective constable Roy Wellings said: “Enquiries are ongoing into this incident which has understandably left the homeowners extremely upset.

“Being the victim of a burglary – in which you are targeted in your own home, the place you should be able to feel most safe – is a traumatic experience.

“We are determined to catch whoever was responsible and bring them to justice and to have the stolen items returned to their rightful owners.

“I urge anyone who thinks they may be able to help us with our investigation to come forward."

Anyone with information who may have witnessed something suspicious should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 127152 or give details via https://cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.