10:33am UK, Monday August 04, 2003

The term house burglar has taken on a whole new meaning for one unlucky American man.

BJ Miller returned home to find thieves had stolen a few items - along with his house.

Police say the burglars probably took a day to dismantle Mr Miller's 10ft by 20ft prefabricated holiday home before loading it on a lorry and driving off.

The retired engineer had built the house near San Francisco as holiday getaway for his family.