A BURGLAR stole a safe containing “personal property”.

The theft happened between 6am and 10am on Thursday at a house in James Street, Selsey.

Detective Constable Jill Stevens said: “Anyone who saw anything suspicious or who has any information is asked to contact us online or by calling 101, quoting serial 403 of 14/03.”

“You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

She also said that police are particularly keen to speak to a woman who was walking in the road with a young child that morning.

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and after interviewed has been released under investigation.