Thieves stole a laptop after breaking into a home while the owner was out.

The offenders made off with a silver Gateway computer in the incident at the address in Lily Park Lane, St. George?s, on Wednesday, between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Anyone with information should telephone officers on 295-0011 or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline on 1-800-623-8477.