A BOTTLE of brandy was amongst items stolen from a house in Chineham.

The theft took place in Thyme Close, between 8am and 2pm on Friday, September 14.

The thief, who had broken in through a first floor window, stole a bottle of Hennessy XO brandy, worth around £100, as well as a Nintendo Wii games console and jewellery which included a gold Steiff necklace.

PC Martyn Evans said: “This happened during a busy time of the day when there would have been people out and about in this busy residential estate.”

Anyone with information can contact PC Evans at Basingstoke police station on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.