Wellesley Police are investigating a break-in of a home on Springdale Avenue, according to a late afternoon statement May 15.

The break-in occurred before 3 p.m. yesterday while the resident was not home, according to police. The resident discovered the crime after returning home.

“Officers and detectives determined that entry to the house was most likely made through an unlocked sliding rear door,” the statement said. “The suspects did remove items from the home.”

There were no other break-ins reported yesterday, according to police.