SIX homes have been targeted in a series of burglaries across Fareham, Stubbington and Hill Head.

Police have launched a probe following the raids, in which jewellery, cash, bank cards, laptop and other high value items were stolen.

Officers say the burglaries took place sometime between November 11 and 23.

On each occasion, entry was gained by either forcing windows and doors, or entering windows or doors that had been left insecure.

Detectives are linking the six burglaries, and an attempted burglary, as part of their investigations.

The burglaries place in:

• Hill Head Road, Hill Head, which took place between 9am on Sunday 11 November and 8.15am on Wednesday 14 November. Jewellery, laptops and cash were stolen

• Gaylyn Way, Fareham, which took place between 1pm and 5pm on Friday 16 November. A watch was stolen

• Gaylyn Way, Fareham, which took place between 4.20pm and 5pm on Friday 16 November. A wallet containing cash was stolen

• Ranvilles Lane, Stubbington, which took place between 5.15pm and 5.30pm on Monday 19 November. Jewellery was stolen

• Hill Head Road, Hill Head, which took place between 6pm and 6.30pm on Wednesday 21 November. Jewellery was stolen

• The Oakes, Stubbington, which took place between 7.15am and 9.30pm on Friday 23 November. Cash and jewellery were stolen.

The attempted burglary took place in Hill Head Road, Hill Head, between 8.20pm and 8.40pm on Tuesday 13 November. Nothing was stolen

Police Staff Investigator Alice Head said, from Hampshire Constabulary’s Operation Hawk team, said: “These incidents took place while the occupants were out of their homes. In some cases, items of sentimental value were stolen.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who has any information about these burglaries.

“Perhaps you remember seeing something that did not look right? Any information could prove vital to our investigation."

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44180437435.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.