FOUR people have been arrested in connection with a string of house burglaries in Chineham.

Police were called to a house in Little Copse Chase just after 3.30am this morning after a report of a burglary.

After a search involving a police dog, four people were arrested nearby and property was recovered.

A 22-year-old man from Reading, an 18-year-old man from Andover, a 17-year-old boy from Reading and a 17-year-old girl from Basingstoke were all arrested and are currently in custody.

Police said they were arrested in connection with a number of house burglaries in the Chineham area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Northern Investigation Team on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.