A brazen burglar stole items worth hundreds of pounds after getting inside a home near Chacewater through an unlocked window.
Police are advising the public to keep their homes secure after the thief struck in broad daylight on Monday at approximately 2pm in Wheal Busy.
Items including a PlayStation, a mobile phone, a Pandora bracelet and an 18 carat gold diamond ring, were taken.
Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact Truro Police on 101, quoting the crime reference number CR/093866/14.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
