A SNEAKY thief broke into a house in South Ham, while the victim lay in his bed.

The burglary took place sometime between 1am and 2.30am on Monday, September 30 at a house in Balmoral Court.

While the 65-year-old victim was asleep in bed, the offender took a wallet and mobile phone.

A man seen in the area at the time is described as 5ft 2ins tall, of skinny build and wore a dark-coloured hooded top with the hood pulled up.

Anyone with information can contact PC David Catchpole at Basingstoke CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.