Thieves stole a gold watch worth £6,000 during a break-in.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the burglary in Bredhurst Road, Wigmore, in which a number of high-value items of jewellery were taken.

Officers were called to the home shortly after 9.40pm on Sunday, April 7 after a gold Omega watch worth about £6,000, a white gold diamond cross and a ladies Accurist watch along with other items were taken.

Entry was gained through a rear patio door which was smashed and the jewellery was taken from a bedroom.

DC Sasha Monck who is investigating the incident, said: “I would urge anyone that is offered any high value jewellery items to come forward and let us know.

“If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is.”

If you have any information, call DC Sasha Monck on 101, quoting reference XY/10572/13, alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.