A DVD player was stolen after a window was forced to gain entry to a house.

The break-in was reported at 9pm on Monday to a home in Monks Road in Lincoln. Some damage was caused to the home.

In another break-in, a mobile phone was taken from a home on Turner Avenue in Lincoln.

The incident happened at 5am yesterday.

A bracelet and watch were also taken from a home in Bacon Street in Gainsborough on Monday.

It is not known how the offenders gained access.

And, in Horncastle, a wallet containing various cards, a mobile phone and a candle holder were stolen after another break-in.

The burglary occurred between Tuesday night and yesterday morning.

Police are appealing for any sightings of suspicious activity or individuals in the area overnight.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents should ring police on (01522) 882222, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on (0800) 555111.