POLICE are investigating after two separate theft incidents in Suffolk.

The first happened when a burglar stole money from a woman’s handbag from a property in Renfrew Road, Ipswich.

The thief forced their way into the property between 10pm yesterday and 7am this morning before stealing an amount of cash from a handbag within.

The second incident happened when two white men were spotted with a wheelbarrow of scrap metal leaving a property in Stourside, Shotley Gate.

The pair were seen leaving the back garden of the property before driving away in a white van at around 3.45pm on Friday.

Call Suffolk police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.