POLICE are appealing for information after jewellery and cash were snatched in a Newport burglary.

The break-in happened on Bideford Road in Maesglas, Newport sometime between 2:30pm and midnight on Thursday, March 23.

Officers state the offender/s entered the property by force and made an "untidy search".

Several items of sentimental jewellery and approximately £600 in cash were taken.

If you have any information or saw anything at the time call 101 quoting log: 05 24/03/17.