POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information after a home in Almondsbury was one of two attacked by jewellery thieves on the same day.

At around 5.20pm on Thursday, May 11, police officers were called to a house in Hortham Village, Almondsbury after thieves had broken in through the back door and stole gold jewellery.

The family who lived there had been away for less than an hour.

Earlier that afternoon, at around 4pm, the resident of a house on Muller Road in Bristol returned home after also being out for around an hour, to also find the back door had been smashed and gold jewellery stolen.

Officers have carried out house-to-house enquiries and Crime Scene Investigators have examined the properties, while the families are being given tailored home security advice.

Investigating officer DC Alastair Binnie said: “In each of these incidents the householder was out for no more than an hour. We do have a witness who reported seeing two men in the area of the Almondsbury incident, wearing hooded tops with the hoods up.

“We’re keen to hear from anyone else who might have any information which could help our investigation.”

Following a trend of burglars targeting cash and high value jewellery, a team of officers has been dedicated to thoroughly investigating these offences.

Police have advised residents to keep high-value jewellery with a secure storage company and cash in the bank, rather than at home, after a series of incidents in which entire safes have been stolen.

They have also reminded residents if they see someone acting suspiciously around a neighbour’s property, call the police straight away.

If they’re obviously breaking in, ring 999. Otherwise, call the non-emergency number 101.

Anyone who can assist with police inquiries is asked to contact DC Binnie, either online through www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101, quoting reference or 52170105127 for the Almondsbury incident, or 5217105055 for the Bristol one.

Alternatively information can be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.