DIAMOND and emerald jewellery was among items stolen during a burglary at a Ferndown home.

Police have appealed for help in tracing burglars who struck in Christchurch Road between Friday November 2 and Tuesday November 6.

Raiders forced entry to the home, carried out a search and fled with several items of jewellery.

They include a gold link necklace, an emerald ring, a Dreyfus & Co men’s watch, an 18-carat gold diamond pendant and chain, 0.5-carat diamond earrings and an antique emerald and diamond surround ring.

Police Constable Mark Mills, of Ferndown police, said: “Our investigation into this burglary is ongoing and the victim has now agreed for us to release these images of the items that were stolen.

“I would appeal to anyone who has come across any of the items pictured, or who has any information that can assist our investigation, to contact us.”

Anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111, quoting occurrence number 55180179328.