Police release photos and details of jewellery stolen in linked burglaries in Ashley Heath, St Leonards and Ferndown areas

POLICE probing a series of burglaries near Ringwood in which cash and jewellery were stolen have released pictures and details of the items.

Gold, pearl and ruby valuables were among those taken when thieves targeted properties in Ashley Heath, St Leonards and Ferndown between Tuesday 3rd and Monday 9th May.

At least four break-ins were reported to have taken place during this period, and they are all being linked.

Jewellery stolen included a white gold necklace, a white gold ring with a tanzanite stone, an antique 18-carat gold ring with three inset diamonds, and a set of pear-shaped green jade earrings in nine carat gold.

A men’s Rotary wristwatch with a Longines Flagship stainless steel bracelet was also taken, along with a vintage black locket on a chain with a pendant illustrated with a snow-topped mountain; and eight further pairs of unspecified earrings.

Other stolen goods included a Jersey pearl bracelet, Jersey pearl earrings, a Jersey pearl necklace and a ruby ring.

A pair of 18-carat yellow gold swivel black cufflinks with half pearls in an ‘S’ shape handmade by Nicholas Wylde Goldsmiths was also stolen, along with an 18-carat gold tie tack also handmade by Nicholas Wylde Goldsmiths and a silver ladies’ necklace with gemstones.

PC Mia-Isabella Bowditch, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this burglary series, and I am now in a position to provide full details of the jewellery items stolen.

“I am also able to issue images of two of the items – the white gold necklace and the white gold ring with a tanzanite stone.

“While I appreciate they are not the best quality images, they may help jog someone’s memory.”

People are urged to come forward is they encounter items matching those pictured and described being offered for sale in suspicious circumstances.

Officers also want to hear from those who might have further information regarding the burglary series.

PC Bowditch added: “Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to advise residents to make sure they photograph any valuable jewellery and make a note of any serial marks or other distinguishing features.

“This will help us to reunite you with any valuable items that are stolen, should they be recovered.”

Anyone with information should contact the force online via dorset.police.uk or call 101, quoting reference 55250062830.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously via crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.