POLICE have written to residents in Woodrow warning them to secure their homes following a spate of sneak-in thefts in the area.

A number of houses have been targeted and handbags, purses, wallets, mobile phones and laptop computers have been snatched.

Police said thieves had been sneaking into houses, mostly through back doors which have been left open, while the occupants are busy.

Anyone with information can call police on 08457 444888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.