Hampshire Constabulary

Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a home in Headley Down, East Hampshire.

 It happened at Furze Hill Road between 8.05am and 6.30pm on Monday,  November 21.Officers believe someone got into the home by making a hole in a window.

Documents including a driving licence, house deeds and share certificates were taken along with jewellery.

Some items of jewellery were particularly distinctive:

 • A pair of solid gold earrings in the shape of a swan

• A solid gold swan pendan

• A ruby and diamond ring –with rubies in the shape of a cross

• Solid gold rose shaped earrings

Police Constable John Friskey who is investigating said: “Burglary is a distressing crime and one which we are committed to tackling. “We’d like to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area on Monday?

“Have you been offered any jewellery for sale or seen these distinctive items anywhere?”

Police are also reminding residents that there are measures they can take to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of burglary- such as:

 •  Don’t leave curtains/blinds open, and don’t leave valuables on show

•  If you are going away, consider asking a neighbour or friend to check your house regularly

• Consider purchasing timer switches for lamps or a radio to give the appearance that someone is home

• Consider installing an alarm system and ensure the alarm box is clearly visible

• Don’t leave keys in doors, remove them and keep them close at hand but out of sight where you can easily find them in case of emergency

• Don’t leave your house unattended with windows or doors open and unlocked – even if it is for a minute

• If you are in the garden or upstairs, make sure your downstairs doors and windows are closed

•  Never leave a key under a doormat or on string through the letterbox

Crime ref 44110493411