Detectives investigating a burglary at a property in Bedford Avenue, Southampton, on Tuesday, December 20, are appealing for information from the public.
Sometime between 9am and 4pm yesterday, offender(s) forced entry to the home of a woman in her 80s.
Amongst the items stolen are a number of Christmas presents, which were wrapped and left under the Christmas tree, and contained toiletry products.
Also stolen were the following items:
- a Toshiba DVD player,
- a gold fob watch,
- a pocket watch, on a silver chain and made by Royal London,
- a gold wedding ring,
- an 18 carat gold engagement ring containing five white stones,
- a nine carat gold eternity ring, with white stones around the whole ring
Detective Constable Steve Thomas said, “This is a despicable crime where only five days before Christmas a woman’s house has been broken into and some very sentimental items stolen, along with gifts intended for her friends and family. We’d like to hear from anyone who may be able to identify those responsible or where the stolen items may be now.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bitterne police station on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45. To contact an officer please use our Contact an Officer Form
