Police are warning people in the Towns to ensure their homes are secure during the warmer weather after four burglaries in Gillingham.

The first break-in happened at about 4am on Thursday, June 15, at a house in Roseberry Road.

The homeowner woke up just as an intruder left via his back door having stolen a phone and wallet.

A second burglary happened in Corporation Road in the town about an hour later.

The offenders are believed to have gained access to the house through an open front window where they stole a phone and a laptop.

Two further break-ins also happened between 5am and 5.30am that morning in Devonshire Road.

At one home they stole a purse and a laptop and at the second an intruder was disturbed as he was climbing through a second-floor window.

He fled the scene empty handed.

Chief Insp Simon Alland said: "At this stage we are keeping an open mind as to whether the four burglaries are linked and are keen to hear from anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the two areas at the relevant times."

The offender disturbed climbing through a window in Devonshire Road was white, about 30, 5ft 10in to 6ft, of slim build, with stubble and short, dirty blond hair.

He was wearing a blue polo shirt and denim jeans.

Chief Insp Alland said: "In most of these cases, we believe the intruders may have gained access through insecure doors or windows."

"Check doors and windows are locked, even during the hot weather we have at the moment and that, where feasible, you fit working security lights.

"We also advise people to register all valuables. This can be done for free on www.immobilise.com.

"Logging details helps us return the items to you if we find or seize them."

More advice on home security can be found at www.kent.police.uk/burglary

If you have any information about the burglaries, call 01634 792209 quoting reference 15-0162 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111