Police have warned people to be vigilant after more than £6,000-worth of property, jewellery, cash and cigarettes was stolen from a home in New Malden.

The back door of a property in Selwyn Road was broken into yesterday (January 18) between 4pm and 4.50pm, police believe.

A spokeswoman for the Met Police said: “Officers attended and found the rear door of the property had been forced open.

“The suspects carried out an untidy search of the property and made-off with jewellery, cash and cigarettes.”

No arrests have been made.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting crime reference number CAD 5821/18JAN or Tweet @MetCC.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online crimestoppers-uk.org.