POLICE have issued a warning, urging householders to secure their properties at all times and, if possible, not to leave valuables on view.

The warning comes after burglaries in Carlton Colville and Lowestoft - where laptops were among the items stolen.

Burglars stole a black laptop computer after breaking in to a home in Carlton Colville.

The home at Edelweiss Close in Carlton Colville was targeted between 11pm last Wednesday (November 3) and 8.30am on Thursday (November 4).

A laptop computer and a gold watch were stolen in a separate raid as burglars broke into a Lowestoft home.

The home in Long Road was targeted between 8.45am and 8.40pm on Saturday, November 6.

• Information about the burglaries should be directed to Lowestoft police on 01986 835300.