North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a burglary that occurred at a property in Whitley between Selby and Doncaster.
The incident happened at 10.05am on Tuesday 22 August 2023. The victim, a woman in her 70s, was in the garden at the time of the incident when the suspect entered her address and stole £15,000 worth of jewellery.
Officers have arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of burglary and possession of a class-b drug. He was interviewed and released with bail conditions which prevent him from entering North Yorkshire.
The items that were stolen hold a large amount of sentimental value to the victim and can not be replaced. Officers are appealing for the public’s help to reunite the jewellery with the victim.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email Benjamin.Hepworth@northyorkshire.police.uk You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Ben Hepworth.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230158187.
This is a list of the stolen items:
- 22ct gold ring
- 18ct gold dress ring with a ring of diamonds and an opal diamond in the middle
- Radley watch with a blue strap
- 18ct gold solitaire engagement ring
- 18ct gold eternity ring containing five diamonds in a row
-Two x silver necklace
- Two x silver bracelets
- Various Pandora charms and a Pandora necklace
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