GOLD jewellery, including an engagement ring and a wedding ring, were stolen from a Christchurch home during an early hours burglary.

Police have launched an investigation over the incident at an address in Thursby Road, Highcliffe on Sunday, March 6.

Various items of jewellery were stolen. In addition to the two sentimental rings, a Christmas tree brooch, filigree earrings and a gate bracelet were all taken.

Officers investigating the burglary have issued images of the stolen items and are asking for witnesses to come forward.

Police Constable Greg Johnson, of Dorset Police, said: “This burglary has had a significant impact on the victim as a number of sentimental items were taken, including jewellery that belonged to his elderly mother.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Thursby Road between the evening of Saturday 5 March and the early hours of Sunday 6 March 2022 and saw or witnessed any suspicious behaviour to please come forward.

“I am issuing images of some of the stolen jewellery in the hope that someone may recognise them and know where they are or who was responsible for this offence. These items are more than just pieces of jewellery to the victim, and I would urge anyone who has seen them offered for sale locally to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, by emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220036567.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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