THREE new-born kittens believed to have been stolen from a house in Barnston have been found safe and well.

The three-day-old kittens were reported missing early this morning (Wednesday) following what was a suspected burglary of a house in The Chase between 11.30pm last night and 7am.

Police said the incident had left the family distraught. Members of the family subsequently discovered the kittens behind a bedroom unit.