A man broke into a home in Uppingham on Friday, took car keys and left with the silver VW Golf parked outside.

A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "Officers received a call just after 5am on Friday 28 February reporting a burglary at a property in Bayley Close, Uppingham.

"It was reported entry had been gained through a rear door at the property and a male suspect was seen in the property holding the keys to a vehicle which was outside the property.

"The suspect left the property and a silver VW Golf was stolen from the property.

"A silver Land Rover Discovery was also seen driving away from the scene.

"The suspect was reported to be wearing a grey beanie hat, light grey hoody, a black face covering, dark trousers and dark trainers."

No injuries were reported in the incident.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with any information should contact Leicestershire Police on 101 quoting incident 20*113301.