POLICE are investigating a series of overnight burglaries in the villages of Butleigh and Barton St. David earlier this month.

Various personal items including handbags and jewellery were stolen in raids on Mill Road in Barton St David, and Chapel Lane in Butleigh, on Monday, November 8, and the following day between 2.15am and 5am.

An attempted burglary also took place at High Street, Butleigh.

Police believe the offender(s) may have been using a dark coloured hatchback vehicle to drive around.

If you saw anything or have any information that could help police, call 101 and quote reference no 5221262271.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the charity's anonymous online form.