A LARGE number of gold nuggets, precious stones, metals and crystals have been stolen from a New Forest garage.

Police are appealing for information to locate a number of items that were stolen from a garage in Forest Gardens, Lyndhurst, between October 20 and 21.

The unique items that were stolen include a large number of small and large gold nuggets, precious stones, metals and crystals.

An antique vase, an antique Japanese sword with black enamel and a metal detector were also stolen.

Police have shared a number of images and are urging anyone to get in contact if they recognise the items.

Call 101 and quote 44200408787.