SENTIMENTAL jewellery was stolen from a Christchurch home during a burglary.

Police have issued an appeal today, June 4, in relation to the incident in the Smugglers Lane area, which is believed to have taken place some time between February 11 and April 15.

On the evening of April 15, the victim noticed that items of jewellery were missing from her address.

Officers have now issued images of the stolen items as part of their investigation into the burglary.

Bournemouth Echo: Police have released images of jewellery that was stolen during a burglary in the Smugglers Lane area of Christchurch

Police Constable Charlotte Fowler, of Christchurch police, said: “Our enquiries are continuing into this incident and I am now in a position to release images of some of the stolen items.

“I am appealing to anyone who has seen the items of jewellery pictured for sale locally in unusual circumstances to please get in touch.

Bournemouth Echo: Police have released images of jewellery that was stolen during a burglary in the Smugglers Lane area of Christchurch

Bournemouth Echo: Police have released images of jewellery that was stolen during a burglary in the Smugglers Lane area of Christchurch

“The jewellery is of great sentimental value to the victim and I am therefore doing all I can to locate it and identify who was responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210059386. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.