A HOUSEBOAT in Reading was broken into and several electrical goods and tools were stolen.

The incident took place yesterday (March 17) between 7.45am and 1pm on a houseboat moored on the River Thames footpath behind the Tesco superstore in Napier Road.

An offender, or offenders, gained entry to the houseboat through a window before stealing a number of items including electrical goods and tools.

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Investigating officer Detective Constable Jen Cox, based at Reading police station, said: “I would like to hear from anyone who thinks they could have witnessed this, or who has any information which could help our investigation.”

Anyone with information, contact police quoting reference number 43230119527.