MORE than £10,000 and jewellery was stolen by thieves during a house raid.

Police are appealing for information after a property in the Hairmyres area of East Kilbride was targeted.

Around 1.30pm on Wednesday police were called to house in Strathspey Avenue. The rear patio door had been smashed and a five-figure sum and jewellery had been stolen.

A gang of three men wearing baseball caps and dark clothing were seen in the area around the time of the incident.

One of the men was wearing a Burberry scarf and all spoke with Eastern European accents.

Constable Alisdair McCann from the Community Investigation Unit based at Airdrie Police Station said: “The surrounding area, and the park in Strathtay Avenue, would have been busy with passing vehicles and dog walkers around the time of the incident.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious yesterday afternoon, especially a group of three men matching the above descriptions, to please get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Community Investigation Unit based at Airdrie Police Station via 101 and quote incident number 1626/26 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given anonymously.