Burglars smashed windows to get into a house before stealing a safe containing jewellery.

The incident is reported to have happened in Hempstead Road, Gillingham, between 9am on Thursday December 13 and 3.30pm on Tuesday December 18, while the owners of the house were away.

The suspects are believed to have gained entry by smashing the kitchen windows before carrying out an untidy search of the house.

Two external lights were also removed from the wall.

A safe containing jewellery which was inside the house and bolted to the floor was also reported stolen.

Officers believe the suspects may have used a locked side gate to enter the back of the property before breaking inside.

Police would like to appeal to anyone who believes they saw anything suspicious in the area, and residents with CCTV who have not yet spoken to Kent Police are also asked to get in touch.

Anyone with information can call Kent Police appeal lines for Medway on 01634 792209 quoting crime reference 46/27407/18.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity 'Crimestoppers in Kent' anonymously on 0800 555 111.