Sneak thief’s haul

The incident happened sometime between 6.30pm and 8pm, last Thursday, at a house on Loscoe-Denby Lane.

The thief walked in through an unlocked side door in the kitchen and stole the victim’s handbag from the table.

It contained an i-pod, a digital camera, cash and various credit cards, a Pandora silver charm bracelet and a lady’s DKNY watch with a white face.

Police have been conducting house to house enquiries but are now appealing for information.

Anyone who can help is asked to call Ripley CID on 0345 1233333.