Nottinghamshire Police are investigating a burglary, during which a rare £30,000 gold watch was stolen. Officers are now appealing for information after a number of sentimental items and the Omega Constellation gold watch were stolen at around 5pm on Friday, December 9pm, from a property on University Boulevard, between Beeston and Dunkirk.
Gold cufflinks with engraved initials and athletics medals from 1958 and 1962 were also stolen, in addition to a gold gentlemen’s ring with a single diamond, worth around £1,000. Anyone who comes across the watch or any of the other stolen items should contact the police immediately.
PC Charlotte Webster, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The victim, an 83-year-old man, is very upset and would really like to get his watch back as it is the only piece of jewellery he has every bought for himself. It is a rare watch and is of high sentimental value to him.
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“We are working hard to trace those responsible and are determined to bring them to justice. As part of our ongoing investigation we’re urging anyone who may have come across the pictured watch to come forward and report this to us by calling 101 quoting reference 22*721408."
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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