A BURGLAR raided a home just days before Christmas and stole £350 in cash, police have reported.

Officers say a wrist watch was also stolen in the burglary, which took place at a home in Beacon Road, West End, on Friday, December 22.

According to police, the raider broke into the property between 3pm and 6pm by smashing a rear window.

Hampshire Constabulary is currently probing the incident and is asking for anyone with private CCTV or dash cam footage in the area at the time to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting the reference, 44170495805.

Or call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.