A NUMBER of pieces of designer jewellery were stolen in a break-in at a Hambrook house on Friday (October 14).

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the theft which happened at about 8.30pm, 45 minutes after the family left the house and half an hour before they returned at 9pm and found the burglar alarm sounding.

The thieves had climbed a low roof at the back of the property and smashed a window to get inside.

The stolen items include three gold Marc Jacobs bracelets and a gold ring of the same brand, a gold Michael Kors bangle and a silver Vivienne Westwood pendant and matching bracelet.

Anyone with any information which could help the police investigation into this burglary is asked to get in touch at avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101, quoting reference 5216229403.

Alternatively ring the independent charity Crimestoppers www.crimestoppers-uk.org on 0800 555 111. They never ask for name or trace a call.

DC Alastair Binnie is investigating the break-in and said that crime scene investigators had examined the scene, while house-to-house enquiries had taken place. The family have also been given further home security advice.

He said: “Jewellery so often has a sentimental value above and beyond its material worth.

"We would always recommend that if you have such items that you keep them in a safe.

“I would ask people to be aware that we are currently seeing gold jewellery targeted by thieves.

"Please be vigilant and if you’re disturbed by an alarm sounding do check and call us straight away if you see anything suspicious.”

Officers also recommend:
• Keeping photographs and a description of precious items
• Hiding portable valuables like mobile phones, wallets, handbags and keys out of sight
• Marking property with your postcode and registering it at immobolise.com
• Using a traceable asset marking liquid on items like jewellery or antiques
• Joining Neighbourhood Watch

For more advice visit avonandsomerset.police.uk