POLICE have appealed for help in catching a burglar who snatched a suitcase full of booze from a garden shed.

The opportunistic thief broke into the shed, in Heather Way, Stanmore, on Wednesday, December 16, between 9am and 6pm.

A suitcase loaded with bottles of alcohol which had been stored in the shed by the 67-year-old owner was taken.

The case is blue with black shamrocks on it, and anyone with information to help the investigation can call 0300 123 1212.