Sentimental jewellery stolen from Leeds pensioner
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The burglary happened some time between 9.30am and 1pm on Thursday April 21 at a property in Longthorpe Lane, Thorpe.
Detective Constable Charles Maloney, of Leeds District CID, said: “The person or people responsible for this burglary have ransacked the 70-year-old victim’s home and stolen a number of items of jewellery which are of great sentimental value to her, having belonged to her mother.
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Hide Ad“This offence has happened on a busy road during the day and we are hopeful that someone will have seen something that could assist us in our ongoing enquiries.
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“We are also keen to speak to anyone who has been offered vintage or antique jewellery for sale in suspicious circumstances.”
Among the items stolen were a ring with an emerald in the middle and three opals around the edge, a sovereign on a chain, a Tissott watch and a gold, square-faced Ramond Weil Othello watch with leather strap.
Anyone with information is asked to call Leeds District CID via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.