THIS is the mess left behind by a burglar after a break-in at a house in York today.

PCSO Claire Viney, who covers the Hull Road, Osbaldwick and Derwent ward, tweeted the picture, saying she was currently guarding the scene following the burglary.

"Please remember to take precautions when leaving items in your home, valuable and easily accessed property kept hidden," she tweeted.

"Install alarms and target harden your home."

She did not disclose where the burglary happened.