EXMOUTH police are urging people to keep an eye on their property after a holidaymaker visiting the seafront had their mobile phone stolen from a bag.

EXMOUTH police are urging people to keep an eye on their property after a holidaymaker visiting the seafront had their mobile phone stolen from a bag.

Exmouth police community support officer Nicola Payne said: "The opportunist thief will willingly take a chance if you leave valuables on display or unattended. Please remind your friends and family."

The phone was taken from the beach near to the Esplanade between 10am and 1pm on Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police quoting crime reference KE/09/2069.