Bedfordshire Police are appealing for information after a burglary happened
in Northampton Road, Bromham.
The incident happened between 9pm on Monday (Oct 21) and 8am on Tuesday (Oct
22) when the 96 year old resident was asleep in her home.
A burglar forced entry into the property through the back kitchen window
before searching the house and removing a Sony TV, a silver ink well, a silver
bowl and two silver jugs, a ladies gold watch, a gold ring set with a large blue
stone surrounded with diamonds, a gold ring set with diamonds around the band, a
gold ring set with red and white stones and a gold bangle.
The offender also took a pillow case and waste bin which is believed to have
been used to transport the stolen items.
The officer in charge of this investigation, Detective Constable Paula
Ebdale, is keen to trace anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area
recently or anyone who has been offered goods matching the description of the
stolen articles.
DC Ebdale said: “The offender has clearly targeted this lady as she is
extremely vulnerable and she has been left very upset by this incident. Most of
the items taken have significant sentimental value and can never be
replaced.
“It is possible that the offender has been loitering in the area prior to the
burglary and I would urge anyone who has noticed someone acting suspiciously in
the village to contact the police. The person who has taken these items will
inevitably have to sell them and would urge anyone who is offered similar items
for sale to contact the police immediately.”
Anyone with information relating to this crime can contact DC Ebdale, in
confidence, on 01234 275141, or Bedfordshire Police, on 101, or text information
to 07786 200011.
Alternatively, contact the crime fighting charity Crimestoppers, anonymously,
on 0800 555 111.
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