Members of the public are warned to be extra vigilant following a burglary near Penryn Falmouth.

A male called at a house claiming to be investigating a reported gas leak. Whilst distracting the occupiers other persons have forced entry to the address and a quantity of cash and jewellery has been stolen.

The offender is described as a white male in his 30's 5'6" tall wearing a blue and white hat with lettering, grey knit shirt, a padded sleeveless jacket, long shorts and knitted leggings.

A suspicious white ford focus car was also seen in the area a couple of days prior to the burglary.

This person may have called at other addresses in the area in recent days.

Anyone with information is requested to contact Devon and Cornwall Police quoting crime number CR/013105/20