Jewellery haul taken in Newport raid

A haul of jewellery worth thousands of pounds was stolen during a day-time raid on a home near Newport.

The house in Robin Lane, Edgmond, was ransacked by thieves after they forced their way into the home between 12.15pm and 9.15pm on Friday.

A red jewellery box, a platinum diamond bracelet, a gold emerald bracelet with a stone on top, a gold half sovereign, a brooch which is described as having a pointed pearl flower with tiny stones, a heavy gold wedding ring and a diamond and emerald cluster ring were among the items stolen. An assortment of brooches was also taken.

Denise Wakefield, a spokeswoman for Telford police, said: "The burglary happened during the day while the homeowners were out. The stolen jewellery is of sentimental value to the victim."

Call Telford Police on 0300 3333000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.