More than 50 birds have been stolen from a garden aviary.

The 30 budgerigars and more than 20 finches were taken from a property in Sompting Road, Lancing, between 9.30pm on May 12 and 10am the following day.

It is believed the suspect climbed the garden fence and took the birds in a cage.

Anyone with details or who has been offered the birds for sale can call 101 quoting serial 368 of 13/05 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.