WEST Mercia Police is appealing to the Bromsgrove community for information following two burglaries at homes on Rock Hill and Newton Road, Aston Fields.

The burglaries happened between 4.30pm and 7.45pm on Wednesday, October 8 at Rock Hill and between 11pm on Monday, October 13 and 8.15am on Tuesday, October 14 at Newton Road.

In Rock Hill the offender forced entry to the property and stole electrical items including a PS3 Playstation, an Xbox and two Dell laptops and a small safe containing personal identification documents.

In Newton Road the offender gained entry and stole a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 2 after the property had been left insecure.

Anyone with any information about the incidents should contact West Mercia Police on non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 574 of 8th October 2014 in relation to the Rock Hill address and 85 of 14th October 2014 in relation to the Newton Road address.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting the website crimestoppers-uk.org.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “We are reminding householders to ensure their homes and outbuildings are secure by preventing access being gained by locking doors and accessible windows.

"You may want to join your local Neighbourhood Watch scheme to meet those living in your street, pass on crime prevention advice and resolve local issues. For neighbourhood watch contacts visit westmercia.police.uk/watch."

Home security tips and advice can be found on the West Mercia Police website at westmercia.police.uk/advice-centre/home-and-garden-security.html.