The police have launched an investigation after a home was targeted in Beaconsfield.

A home was targeted on Station Road in Beaconsfield in the evening of Friday August 20.

The resident said on social media it was “targeted and precise” and they encouraged others to secure all access points, lock windows and doors and use cameras and security lights to discourage thieves.

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The police said in a statement: “Thames Valley Police received a report of a residential burglary at Station Road, Beaconsfield at around 9.30pm on Friday August 20.

"A watch was taken from the property.

“The force is conducting a thorough investigation. If anyone has any information about the burglary, please contact the force by reporting on our website or by calling 101, quoting investigation reference number 43230373242.”