GLOUCESTERSHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses after the home of an elderly man was burgled.

The incident happened sometime between 12 noon and 4pm on Friday, February 20 in Chase Lane, Wotton-under-Edge.

The man returned home with his daughter at 4pm to find his home had been broken into.

A number of antique items were taken, including; a silver cigarette box, a silver candlestick and a silver tea set.

If anyone saw anything suspicious in this area at this time they are asked to contact the police on 101 quoting incident no. 271 of 20/02/15, and if anyone is offered items like those described, they are also asked to contact 101.