A CAR was stolen during a burglary in Kings Somborne following a break-in through a ground floor window.

The incident took place sometime between 8pm on New Year's Eve and 4.50pm on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at a house in Stockbridge Road.

The offender carried out an untidy search of the house, taking a set of keys and the occupants' black Land Rover Freelander. An iPad was also taken in the burglary.

PC Paul Farquharson said: “We would like to hear from anyone who has any information about what happened.

“Perhaps you noticed suspicious activity in this area over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?

“Have you seen a black Land Rover Freelander in or around the village between the relevant times? Your information could be important to our investigation.”

If you have information relating to this case, call 101 quoting reference '44180001974', or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.