A SPATE of daylight burglaries have hit homes in Farnham, Wrecclesham, Haslemere, Godalming and Hindhead this month, all following the same pattern.

Thieves have accessed a total of eight properties so far this May via the rear and smashing patio, door or window glass in order to get inside and steal jewellery, cash and silverware.

Each of the break-ins have happened during daylight hours, between 8am and 8pm.

Police are urging residents to check the security of their side entrances and rear boundaries and to report anything suspicious by calling 101 or 999 if there’s an emergency.

Surrey Police’s Waverley neighbourhood team has “enhanced area patrols”, and crime prevention advice can be found online at www.surrey.police.uk/advice/.