Police are investigating a burglary in Congleton.

Thieves broke into a property on Leek Road on Thursday (December 12), stealing a quantity of jewellery.

This is believed to have happened some time between 8am and 4.15pm that day.

It is understood the unknown suspects smashed a rear patio door to gain access to the property.

Cheshire Police were alerted at 4.30pm on Thursday and officers are now appealing for witnesses and information from the public.

PC Sam Fraser said: "Enquiries have been ongoing since this incident, and we are now appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened to get in touch with us.

"The same goes for anyone with any relevant CCTV, video doorbell or dashcam footage, or anyone who was in the area and may have seen anything suspicious.

"You can contact Cheshire Police via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101, quoting 24001045050."