BURGLARS broke into an occupied home in a village and stole a number of items, including a Honda motorbike.

They forced entry to the property on Rectory Lane in Shrawley between midnight on Saturday (October 5) and 4.30am on Sunday (October 6).

The house was occupied at the time and several items were stolen including the red Honda XR motorbike, pictured, as well as a number of tools and gardening equipment.

An appeal for witnesses has now been launched by West Mercia Police.

The force has advised residents to remain vigilant and to take crime prevention measures, such as those available on the advice section of its website.

Anyone with information about the incident should call PC Howard at Worcester police station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 258 of October 5.

Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org