Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the Then and Now Antiques centre in Fore Street, Chulmleigh, overnight of Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17.

A number of gold items were taken including pocket watches and rings.

In total, around £15,000 worth of jewellery was taken.

Police have released images of some of the items taken and would like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area, or who may have been offered any of the items for sale.

If you have any information that can help police with their investigation, please contact the police by emailing: [email protected] or telephone 101, quoting crime reference CR/089320/16.

THEFT OF WAR MEDALS

Police are also investigating a burglary which took place at a property on London Road, Whimple, Exeter, between Friday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 6.

During the burglary, a large amount of distinctive Pandora charms were stolen along with a number of First World War Anzac medals dating from 1915.

These include a distinguished conduct medal and a 15 star medal in bronze with a red, blue and white ribbon.

The medals were awarded to James Joseph (JJ) Wimms.

DC Matt Burnell said: “I am particularly keen for local jewellers and antique dealers to be aware of the distinctive medals so that we can be informed if anyone offers them these items for sale.”

If you have any information that could help with this investigation, please contact the police by email at: [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting crime reference CR/086334/16.

Information can also be passed, anonymously, to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

More information about keeping a home secure can be found on the Devon and Cornwall Police website: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/prevention-and-advice/your-home .

Alan Quick