POLICE investigating two burglaries in the Bridgwater area on the same day are looking at the possibility they were carried out by the same person.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information after the thefts from the two homes in Sedgemoor on Saturday, October 29.

At about 6.30pm a house in Sedgemoor Road, Bridgwater, was broken into and items stolen.

A second home was burgled between 4.30pm on Saturday and 11am on Sunday (October 30) in nearby Woolavington Hill, Woolavington, but it appears nothing was taken.

Officers have carried out house-to-house and forensic enquiries and the local Neighbourhood Watches have been alerted.

Enquiries to date have established that a grey saloon car was seen at both locations and officers are keeping an open mind as to whether the two incidents may be linked.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "We’d like to hear from anyone with dashcam or other footage of either area, or any other information which could help the investigation.

"If you’re concerned about home security, visit our crime prevention page for advice, while our Neighbourhood Watch page has details of how to join or set up a scheme in your area."

If you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222260891 (Bridgwater) or 5222261147 (Woolavington), or complete the force's online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its anonymous online form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.