POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pet iguana was stolen from a property.

The incident took place between 9.30pm on Sunday, November 10 and 7.50am Monday, November 11 when a property in Gabriel Walk was burgled.

Thieves broke into the house via the patio door and a pet iguana was stolen from the vivarium in the living room.

Officers are reminding residents to try and keep their home secure by locking windows and doors and not leave items of value on show if can be helped, especially as the days are shorter and nights longer now.

If anyone has any information or hear of anyone trying to sell an iguana they are asked to contact the police on 101 quoting 44190405088.