THIEVES stole gold jewellery worth £6,000 after breaking into a home in Rooksdown.

The burglary took place at a house in Canadian Way, between 5.30pm and 8.30pm on Saturday, August 30.

Among the items stolen was a 24 carat gold linked bracelet, with plain gold plaits with swirly detail and striped effect on the latch. This was worth £3,200.

A 24 carat gold wedding ring chain, with a Claddagh pattern on the chain links, a K printed on the front and a J printed at the back near to the clasp, was also taken.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Staff Investigator Rebecca Quirk at Basingstoke police station on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.