POLICE are appealing for information after a thief drained an external oil tank from outside a Test Valley home.

The offender stole the heating oil from the tank, outside a residential property on Horsebridge Road, Broughton, sometime between 12 March and 19 March.

If you any information that can assist police, contact 101 quoting the reference: 44170110140.

Police say they have seen an increase in oil theft in recent months.

If you see anything suspicious or are concerned about security, visit the Hampshire Constabulary website or email catherine.williams@hampshire.pnn.police.uk.