A GUEST at a teenager's party, thrown while her parents were on holiday, stole a safe containing a luxury watch.

Ryan McNeish was invited to the gathering, thrown while the 15-year-old's parents were away.

During the party, the 20-year-old sneaked upstairs and removed a safe from her parents' bedroom.

He later opened the safe, which contained a Rolex watch, thought to be worth up to £10,000.

Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court yesterday, McNeish pleaded guilty to the theft.

McNeish, of Fryern Close, Chandler's Ford, was sent to Southampton Crown Court for sentencing next month.

He will remain in custody until then.