POLICE are appealing for help in catching burglars who broke into three houses in the Lordswood area of Southampton .

Addresses in Plover Close, Oakwood Drive and Toronto Road were all raided and thieves made off with cash, handbags, bank cards and other small items.

Officers are linking the three incidents with an attempt to break into a work vehicle on Plover Road.

All three males, who cycled off in the direction of Lordshill, are described as white European, aged between 14 and 17, and wearing black hoods.

One was noticeably shorter than the other two.

Officers are now appealing for anyone with any information about the crimes to come forward, and are also urging residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

Call the Southampton Burglary Investigation Unit on 0845 045 4545.