AN ELDERLY man and his daughter went home on Friday afternoon to find his house in Wotton had been raided by burglars.

The incident happened sometime between 12 noon and 4pm on Friday, February 20, and police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area of Chase Lane, Wotton-under-Edge around that time.

A number of antique items were taken from the house, including; a silver cigarette box, a silver candlestick and a silver tea set.

 

If anyone saw anything suspicious they are asked to contact the police on 101 quoting incident no. 271 of 20/02/15, and if anyone is offered items like those described, they are also asked to contact 101.