THIEVES burgled a village home near Dursley by smashing a backdoor using a piece of rock, police say. 

The property in Front Street, Nympsfield was ransacked with damage caused to some of the walls, according to a police alert.

Thieves also stole a jewellery box, a safe and a stamp collection. 

During the incident, furniture was also broken. 

Officers say it is believed the incident happened between Monday, September 16 and Tuesday, September 17. 

Anyone with information should contact police quoting 472 of September 17 here - tinyurl.com/4y6mj58t