A quantity of cash was stolen from a Southampton residence.

Police attended the Railway Trail residence where the complainant said that sometime between 8.20 a.m. and 7.20 p.m. Monday evening an unknown culprit broke into her home while it was unoccupied and stole the money.

On the same day, a purse and other personal items where stolen from a Hilton Drive, Paget residence.

The complainant told Police that around 11.20 p.m. an unknown culprit broke into her home and then entered her car and stole a purse containing a quantity of cash.

The suspect is described as possibly light-skinned, about five foot ten inches tall of medium build. He was wearing beige shorts and a dark coloured rain jacket with the hood over his head.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Police at 295-0011 with information.