From today you can get £1,000 for shopping a burglar or someone handling stolen goods.

Surrey Crimestoppers has promised a £1,000 reward to anyone providing information about a burglary or the handling of stolen goods which leads to an arrest.

Kevin Morris, deputy chairman of Surrey Crimestoppers who has been honoured with a Queen's Police Medal, said: "I am delighted that we are working with Surrey Police on this campaign once again.

"Burglaries cause so much pain and suffering to victims and I hope we can help prevent them and catch those who profit from this insidious crime."

Maria Woodall temporary Detective Superintendent said: "As the nights draw in and winter approaches, Surrey Police is targeting local burglars and those who travel in from outside the county to burgle Surrey residents.

"We are delighted to be working alongside the independent charity Crimestoppers during this period and would encourage anyone to contact either the police direct or Surrey Crimestoppers anonymously if they have any information which could lead to the capture and conviction of anyone involved in this distressing crime".

The initiative, supported by Legal & General, Hidden Surrey Fund and the Community Foundation for Surrey, will run for four weeks from Monday, October 17.

Anyone who wishes to pass on any information on a crime, an remain anonymous, should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use the untraceable online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org