POLICE are appealing for information following a house burglary in Minchinhampton in which a sum of money was stolen.

The burglary took place at a dwelling in Besbury Park sometime between 5pm and 7pm on Monday, January 12, when the suspect appears to have gained access via the back garden and through an open window, then searched part of the house before making off with a large sum of cash.

The suspect is believed to have been disturbed by the victim before escaping.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting incident number 338 of 12 January and crime number 0877/15.