Herts Police are calling for witnesses and information after two homes in Hitchin were broken into over the weekend.

Between Friday (December 8) and Sunday (December 10) burglar(s) forced their way into properties in Fairfield Way and Mattocke Road.

Police said: "Offenders broke into the property and left in an unknown direction."

If you have any information or CCTV footage regarding this crime, then please contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference numbers.

Fairfield Way 41/98067/23.

Mattocke Road 41/98116/23.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Officers added: "Please be vigilant and do report any suspicious activity in your local area."