A householder was woken by an intruder, who escaped with two handbags and documents.

Detectives are appealing for information following the break-in at Thieves Lane in Rockland All Saints, near Attleborough, at about 1am on Sunday.

The burglar broke into the property by tampering with the back door. The householder woke to find a light on in the spare bedroom and went to investigate when he noticed a man in the room. The intruder escaped through a window.

Two handbags containing cash, cards, car keys and documents were stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Sarah Warner at Thetford CID on 0845 456 4567 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.