A BURGLAR broke into a house and stole a laptop yesterday afternoon, Monday.

The thief made his way into the rear of a property on Tracy Drive in Newton-le Willows through a window before searching the house for valuables and leaving belongings scattered everywhere. The culprit made off with a laptop.

When the homeowner got back about 2.30pm he discovered his house had been broken into and phoned the police.

If you have any information contact Merseyside Police's social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC.

People can also call 101 quoting incident reference 18200201621. Alternatively residents can phone the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.