Thieves target home of South Yorkshire 72-year-old and steal jewellery

Detectives in Rotherham have shared an image of items of jewellery and silverware that were taken in a burglary on October 15, in a bid to trace the stolen items and trace those responsible.

By Lloyd Bent

Published 27th Oct 2020, 15:01 BST

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At 11.30am, an alarm was triggered at an address in New Road, Firbeck. The 72-year-old occupant returned home to find that their home had been burgled.

It is reported that offenders forced entry to the address and searched the property, before stealing a number of items including an Omega watch and silverware.

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Silverware was stolen from the poerty in Firbeck

A short time later, a man was seen in the area driving a scooter with what is believed to have been false plates.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify those involved and police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard what happened.

If you have been offered the items pictured, or have any information about the incident, please call 101 quoting incident number 368 of 15 October 2020.