JEWELLERY and antique furniture of sentimental value was stolen from a home near Kemerton, near Bredon, last week.

Thieves broke into the house between 10.30pm and 11.40pm on Sunday, April 20 while the owners were away.

They searched the home and took jewellery including a Patek Philippe watch and a Catier watch along with furniture including a pair of antique mirrors and a writing desk.

Police investigating the burglary are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything to come forward.

Detective Constable Ian Wright said

“The householders returned to find this had happened while they were away for the weekend so they are naturally upset.

“Both the jewellery items and the furniture items are of considerable sentimental value.

“If anyone saw or heard any unusual activity in the Kemerton area between the relevant times or knows anything at all about this, then please get in touch.”

Anyone with any information can contact police on 101 quoting incident number 675-s-200414.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Valuable items can be registered for free at www.immobilise.com which can help police trace owners of recovered items and prosecute thieves.

For crime prevention advice visit www.westmercia.police.uk.