A SPATE of burglaries has hit homes in Princes Risborough and Piddington this week with a laptop, cash and jewellery among the items stolen.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the crimes, which all took place on Thursday, December 19.

Between 3pm and 5pm intruders broke into to a house in Culverton Hill in Princes Risborough by smashing a rear patio door. Once inside the property they stole jewellery and cash.

Between 6pm and 7.45pm offenders gained entry to a house in Lower Icknield Way, Longwick. Once inside the property, offenders stole a laptop, jewellery and a briefcase.

And between 6pm and 7pm on the same day, intruders gained entry to a house in Queen Street, Piddington. Offenders stole cash and jewellery.

Anyone with information should contact Det Con Caroline Timmis from High Wycombe police station via the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org