HUNDREDS of pounds worth of items have been stolen from a Coniston home.

Police are appealing for information after 50 silver plated spoons, a laptop and foreign currency worth around £770 were snatched during a burglary on house in the Haws Bank/Coniston Hall Campsite area.

It is believed the property was broken into between 9am and 6.30pm on Monday (April 27) while the resident was out.

MORE TOP STORIES: Police have warned people to remain vigilant and secure any premises.

Anyone who may have witnesses anything suspicious in recent days is asked to call 101 and quote CP-20150427-0216 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.