A substantial amount of cash was stolen after a house was broken into in Heckmondwike.

Thieves smashed a window at the house, in Hill Top Estate, Kilpin Hill, while it was unoccupied. Police were alerted by a neighbour who saw a suspect making off.

He was a mixed-race man with a bald head, aged 18 to 25, of medium build and about 5ft 6-7ins tall. He was wearing a blue fleece jacket and blue tracksuit bottoms.

The burglary happened between 12.30pm and 12.45pm on Wednesday. Anyone with information should call Dewsbury CID on (01924) 431085.