A BURGLAR stole a butcher's cleaver, buddha pendant and broken iPhone after breaking into a Southampton home. 

A 38-year-old man returned from work to find his house in North Road had been broken into, say police. 

A burglar is said to have entered through a back door and undertaken a "messy search" of the property including the attic. 

The intruder reportedly stole a butcher's style cleaver, a jade buddha pendant, two designer belts, a broken iPhone, and loose change. 

Following the incident that took place between 7.30am and 5.45pm on April 28, police are appealing for information to help with their investigations.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to call PC Daniel Lay at Portswood Police station on 101 quoting crime reference number44220166469.