A HAMPSHIRE family are desperate to get their precious jewels back after thieves raided their home stealing £150,000 worth of jewellery.

Officers have released photographs of some of the necklaces and earrings which were taken in the burglary at the house on Cobden Avenue, in Bitterne.

It is hoped that people may recognise some of the items, many of which are gold, or may have been offered them for sale in the run-up to Christmas.

Police Staff Investigator Melody Manning said: “I would like to hear from anyone who has information about this burglary. Any detail you can provide may help us to reunite the owners with their property.

“Do you recognise the pictured items of jewellery which were among those stolen?”

The thieves fled with their haul after the burglary which happened between 3pm and 4pm, on October 30.

Contact PSI Manning at Shirley police station by calling 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.