An intruder smashed a window and rummaged through a house before stealing jewellery in broad daylight.

The house in Christ Church Mount, Epsom was burgled sometime between 11.30am and 12.05pm.

A neighbour had seen a suspicious man knocking on doors to see if anyone was in, just prior to the burglary, a Surrey Police spokesperson stated.

The force is now appealing for help identifying this man.

He is described as a clean-shaven and round-faced white male in his early 20s, about five feet eight inches to five feet nine inches, and of slim build.

He was wearing a greyish or light-coloured beanie hat with a fawn or grey waist-length coat and paint-splattered trousers or jeans.

Local Epsom response PC Dan Cuthbert-Brown, said: “The burglary was carried out in broad daylight and while the road is fairly quiet.

“I believe somebody else may have noticed something suspicious, whether this man or a vehicle.”

To offer information, call Surrey Police on 101 or 0483 571212, quoting crime reference number 45170011825.

Or report online at https://report.police.uk/and/