Police search after 'hugely sentimental jewellery' stolen from couple's Nottinghamshire home
A couple were left devastated when they returned to find a collection of 'hugely sentimental' jewellery had been stolen from their home. Police are searching for a number of high-value items which include a personalised gold-coloured metal pocket watch.
The couple's home in Forest Lane, Papplewick, was burgled on December 16. Among the jewellery taken was the aforementioned pocket watch with the name ‘Ray’ and the date ‘24.05.1986’ engraved on it; a jade bangle, with marble design; and a 9ct yellow gold pear shaped ten stone garnet pendant on a yellow metal chain.
A yellow metal ring with an emerald and diamond set was also stolen, along with a Pandora bracelet in a silver-coloured metal; and a set of white gold hoop earrings with an emerald stone drop.
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Detective Constable Francesca Brandreth, of Nottinghamshire Police, appealed to the public in the hope of reuniting the couple with their invaluable belongings. She said: “The victims were left extremely upset by the break-in and particularly the loss of this sentimental jewellery which was very important to them.
"Officers have been working hard to trace the items by visiting jewellery shops and carrying out other inquiries. However, we’d also like to ask for the public’s help. If you’ve seen or been offered items like these for sale, either online or in person, or have any more information that could help us track them down, we’d ask that you please get in touch with us.”
Forensic officers collected evidence at the property in a bid to identify the suspect or suspects, and this material is being assessed and reviewed, police have said. House-to-house enquiries have also been carried out and detectives have reviewed CCTV and traffic cameras, and obtained statements.
Anyone with any information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 771 of December 16, 2024, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The images are not the actual stolen items but are very similar pieces of jewellery found online.
Items stolen include:
A gold-coloured metal pocket watch with the name ‘Ray’ and the date ’24.05.1986’ engraved on the back of the casing
A 9ct yellow gold pear shaped ten stone garnet pendant on a yellow metal chain
A yellow metal ring with an emerald and diamond set
A set of white gold hoop style earrings with an emerald stone drop.
A jade bangle, with marble design
A Pandora bracelet in a silver-coloured metal