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

Thieves entered eight properties via the rear and smashing patio doors or window glass to get inside and steal jewellery, cash and silverware. Each break-in happened between 8am and 8pm.

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

Surrey Police’s Waverley neighbourhood team has “enhanced area patrols”. For crime prevention advice go to www.surrey.police.uk/advice