AN entire house was flooded with water after burglars stole a boiler.
The thieves gained entry to the property in Elm Park Close, Houghton Regis, by forcing a wooden panel from the front door.
Once they were inside they removed the central heating copper water tank and also stole Tiffany jewellery, a laptop and a digital camera, all of which was possibly loaded into an awaiting getaway vehicle. The burglary happened between 9.30pm on January 27 and 5pm the following day.
DC Paul Arrowsmith said it must have taken the offenders some considerable time to remove the system. He wants to hear from anyone who has been offered a central heating system they believe may be stolen.
He said: "If anyone saw something that, with hindsight, may have been suspicious, we would ask them to contact us."
To contact DC Arrowsmith, in confidence, call 01582 473055. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.