A balaclava-clad burglar made off with watches and an Apple Mac after breaking in to a house in broad daylight.

The suspect, pictured in newly released CCTV, entered the property in leafy Watling Street, near River Drive, Strood, at midday on Monday.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses and are keen to hear from people in the area who may have CCTV that shows him in the area around the time.

Anyone who recognises the man in the image, or who witnessed something suspicious in the area at the time of the incident, is asked to call Kent Police on 01634 792209 quoting XY/67150/18. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111.