A silver Apple MacBook Pro and a white Apple iPhone 5C were stolen from a house after the back door was left open.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the burglary at the house in Priory Road, Hastings, between 10am and 11am on July 27.

Detective Sergeant Jason Tuck said: “Due to the hot weather a back door was left open at the person’s home and unfortunately an opportunist burglar took advantage.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn. police.uk quoting serial 826 of 27/07.