Police in Cardiff are appealing for information after a home of an elderly lady was burgled.
The woman, who is in her 70s, is devastated that a large quantity of jewellery, including her engagement and eternity rings, has been stolen.
Detective Constable Owain Morrison from the Cardiff West Burglary Team said: “The lady returned home to Cefn Road in Llandaff North at around lunchtime last Thursday after doing some errands to find her home had been entered and an untidy search had been carried out.
“A large amount of jewellery of sentimental value was stolen including some irreplaceable items which were gifts more than 50 years ago.
“Being a victim of burglary can have a devastating effect and this lady is extremely distressed by what has taken place.
“South Wales Police is doing all we can to catch those responsible and hopefully find the stolen jewellery, so it can be returned.
“I am asking for the assistance of the community and would urge anyone with information to contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Burglary Team at Fairwater Police Station on 029 2057 1591 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Outstanding jewellery is as follows:
- Gold ring with large diamond stone surrounded by small diamonds
- Engagement ring – gold band with three diamonds
- Gold wish bone ring with 3 diamonds on each side
- Eternity ring with diamonds all around it
- Gold watch with diamonds around the face
- Gold watch (broken)
- Gold 14ct ring with Garnet stone
- Gold rope chain
- Gold earrings
- Silver earrings with pearls
- Gold earrings with pearls
- Gold locket and chain
- Gold ‘nut’ on a gold chain
- Plain gold bracelet
- Long gold chain with cameo watch
- Gold chain with wishbone amethyst.
