A £1,000 diamond ring has been stolen during a break-in when the back door of a house was forced open

The owners of a house on the A28 at High Halden discovered the theft of the blue/green gem on Wednesday. It was reported to have been stolen between 12.45-1.45pm and was among a number of items taken.

Police attended the scene and spokesman Det Con Kay Brown said: "We would like to speak to anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area at that time, and to anyone who may have been offered this ring."

Anyone with information about the burglary should call police on 01843 222289 and quote reference ZY/2934/16.