Jewellery stolen in two Exeter burglaries
Detectives are appealing for information after several distinctive items of jewellery were taken during two burglaries in Clyst St Mary, Exeter.
Two properties in Clyst Valley Road were broken into while the victims were away on holiday.
During the first burglary, that happened sometime between Saturday 13 February and Wednesday 17 February, Australian dollars were stolen, as well as a number of unique and distinctive pieces of jewellery (crime reference CR/ 011053/16).
- An 18 carat gold necklace chain (pictured) with a unique design handcrafted in Pakistan, in a shape similar to ladders or DNA strands, was taken. Other distinctive items stolen include:
- An antique brooch with a pin and safety chain, depicting a bee, set with small pearls and gold backing and edging.
- One 18 carat gold twisted band hoop earring, around 2cm in diameter. The other earring in pair was left behind.
- A pin brooch with two gold coins.
The second burglary happened overnight on Tuesday 16 February to Wednesday 17 February at another property in Clyst Valley Road.
A large amount of distinctive jewellery and watches were stolen, valued at around £3,800 (crime reference CR/010821/16).
Several individual earrings were also taken which may have been sold for scrap. Among the items stolen are:
- A gold signet ring with initials VAL
- A TW Steel watch, TWTS5 Grandeur Tech Colle, rose gold (pictured)
- A 14 carat gold IWC full hunter pocket watch
- A TW Steel watch - TWT30 Ceo Canteen 45mm
- An Omega gents’ Seamaster watch
- A large oval emerald and diamond surround ring (pictured)
- A gold necklace with diamond, part of a set (pictured)
- A gold chain, purchased in Tenerife (pictured)
The offender(s) broke into the properties by smashing the glass in the rear doors.
Detective Constable Carly Davies, Exmouth CID, said: “We think it is highly likely that both burglaries occurred on the same night, between Tuesday 16 February and Wednesday 17 February.
“These crimes have had a devastating effect on the victims. A large number of the stolen items are of great sentimental value to them and we are appealing for the public’s help in finding them so we can reunite them with their rightful owners.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who has seen or been offered any of the items for sale.
“If you saw any suspicious activity in the area on those dates please also get in touch.”
Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk, quoting the relevant crime reference number.
Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
