£4,000 worth of jewellery stolen in burglary

A phone was also stolen when a burglar forced their way into a home in Beech Hill through the front window, between 6.30pm on August 13 and 4.30pm on August 14.

Officers are appealing for anyone who has been offered items of jewellery for sale in suspicious circumstances get in touch.

In addition, they would like to hear from anyone who has information on the burglary.

PC Pete Rees said: “The offenders have stolen a large amount of jewellery, including a very distinctive silver and white topaz bracelet and earring set which was hand-made.

“Have you or anyone you know been offered this jewellery for sale? Do you recognise this jewellery as being for sale somewhere online or in a store? If so please contact Hampshire Police on 101.

“Residents are reminded to be vigilant of suspicious persons in and around their property and report any such activity to police.”

Hampshire Constabulary has also issued fresh advice to residents to prevent burglaries while away:

-Cancel milk and newspaper deliveries before going away;

-Set up automatic timer switches to turn your lights on when it gets dark;

-Register for the Royal Mail’s ‘keepsake’ service;

-Move valuable items out of view of windows;

-Cut front and back lawns and trim back plants;

-Don’t discuss holiday plans on social media;

-Ask a trusted neighbour to watch over your home whilst you’re away.

Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44170314145, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

We encourage members of the public to read the following crime prevention advice before heading off on holiday:

Whether you’re going away for a day or a few weeks, you should take steps to make your home look occupied. A dark home in the evenings and uncollected mail is a sign to burglars that no one is home.

Before you go on holiday:

• cancel milk and newspaper deliveries

• set up automatic timer switches to turn your lights on when it gets dark

• register for the Royal Mail’s ‘keepsake’ service

• move valuable items out of view of windows

• cut front and back lawns and trim back plants

• don’t discuss holiday plans on social media

• ask a trusted neighbour to watch over your home whilst you’re away

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The full list of stolen items and their values:

- White iPhone 5S serial number A1457 (IMEI 351985066958866)

- Silver and white topaz earrings value approximately £150

- Silver and white topaz bracelet value approximately £250

- Gold face with brown leather strap Nexus mens watch

- Swarovski crystal ring set (3 rings), yellow gold £125

- Swarovski tennis bracelet, silver with approximately 20 stones £150

- Silver heavy link chain with fish symbol £125

- Links of London gold choker chain with small gold beads £250

- Red leather jewellery box £90

- Approximately 20 pairs of various earrings including gold and silver studs, hoops and hanging styles £300 - £400 total

- 2 x plastic wood effect necklaces (vibrant, bright colours) £10

- 4 inch 9 carat gold running horse broach £250

- Silver christening bracelet with heart shaped links (heavy silver) £250

- Silver chain tree jewellery stand £60

- Various silver and gold chain necklaces including hot diamonds approximately 20 pieces £300

- Silver and blue topax stud earrings 1cm diameter £150

- Silver light weight mesh style eternity bracelet

- Small gold coloured ladies dress watch with gold links strap and square white face £200

- Gold chain with green peridot circular pendant necklace and white diamonds £500

- Gold chain with oval pendant and 5 small rubys £500

- Gold dress watch with gold link strap and black round face

- Small silver heart shaped pendant with 6 pearls and purple coloured interior stone possibly amythest

- 1 white and duck egg blue pillowcase

- 2 silver link bracelets with troll beads (mixture of turqiose colours and 10+ beads on each bracelet) £500

- Silver money box approximately 6 x 6 inches in the shape of a train