POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a car was broken in to and stolen from in broad daylight in Middle Wallop.

The thief or thieves damaged the back of a black Volkswagen and made off with a number of items including a handbag and a mobile phone.

The incident happened on Tuesday in a lay-by along Kentsboro Road off the B3084 between 3.45pm and 4.30pm.

Police are particularly interested in speaking to a male seen sat up in the same lay-by prior to the theft.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have any other information that may prove useful, should call 101 and give the crime reference number 44180179877.