A would-be burglar was chased by dogs after entering a house in a spate of reported break-ins.

Police are urging people to be vigilant after receiving reports of a number of burglaries and attempts in Broadstairs between Monday, January 14 and Saturday, January 19.

Officers believe the incidents may be linked.

Between 6pm on January 16 and 9.45am on January 17, cash was reported stolen from a house in Carlton Avenue. (46/10697/19)

Meanwhile, a door was damaged at a property in Belmont Road between 6pm on January 18 and 12.30pm on January 19 in an attempted burglary. (46/12481/19)

Between 9.45pm and 9.50pm on January 17, a person was chased by dogs after entering a property in Salisbury Avenue. Nothing was stolen. (46/11481/19)

A door was also impaired at a house in Freda Close between 8.55am on January 14 and 8.55am the following day. (46/9387/19)

In Vincent Close, a lock was damaged between midnight on January 14 and 7.40pm on January 15. (46/9432/19)

Detective constable Robert Goodban said: "While in the majority of these reports nothing was reported stolen, the idea that someone has tried to get into your home is upsetting regardless.

"Currently we are not ruling out the possibility that these reports may be linked.

"So we want to remind residents to review their security settings, make sure all doors and windows can be locked.

"See if your property is suitable to install CCTV or alarms.

"Don’t leave tools in your garden or anything that might be used to get into your home.

"Keep photographic proof of any expensive items like jewellery."

People with information about any of the reported offences are asked to call police on 01843 222289 quoting the relevant reference number.

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