THIEVES are being hunted after a string of day time burglaries and making off with thousands of pounds.

Three homes have been broken into in the Chandler's Ford area this week and now police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The first break-in happened in Pine Road, between 8.15am and 1.15pm on Tuesday. The burglars kicked in the back door and made off with cash and jewellery, including a Tiffany engagement ring and a wedding ring.

On the same day, another home in Park Road was burgled, some time between 10am and 2.15pm, with the offenders getting in to the house the same way and making off with £1,000 in cash.

On Thursday, a third burglary, this time in Peverells Road, happened between 11am and 7.15pm.

The offenders gained entry by forcing open a conservatory door and stole an amount of cash and at least £6,000 worth of jewellery.

Officers believe the three may be linked and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

PC Matt Blake said: “We would like to speak to any witnesses who saw anyone acting suspicious in the area around the time of the burglaries.

“Were you in Pine Road, Park Road or Peverells Road at the time of the burglaries? If so, you may have information that could help.

“We would also urge residents to take note of our crime prevention advice to help prevent further incidents.”

Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to contact PC Matt Blake at Southampton Central police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.