POLICE have launched an investigation after a safe was stolen from a home in Andover yesterday.

The safe was stolen from a house in Rooksbury Road yesterday between 2.30pm and 5.30pm.

The door was forced open and the upstairs bedrooms were searched.

A safe was removed from one of the rooms but has since been recovered.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses and have asked anyone with information to contact them quoting reference number 44170061240.

PC Rhianwen Evans, of Andover police station, said: “This burglary took place on a quiet residential street during daylight hours.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in Rooksbury Road and the surrounding area that afternoon.

“We would also like to take this opportunity to remind people to keep doors and windows locked and valuables out of sight.”