TWO break-ins on the same evening are being linked by police.

Would-be burglars were disturbed and left empty-handed after forcing the front door of a Crabtree Road home between 6pm and 7.10pm on Wednesday.

Police said a BMW was seen driving off towards West Way.

Another break-in took place in Springfield Road between 10.30am and 7pm, and an iPad and a university medal were stolen.

Call 101 with information.