Reward offered after jewellery worth £500k stolen

A £5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a burglary that saw jewellery worth £500,000 stolen from a house in Lancashire.

A gang of four forced entry to a house in Grimsargh, Preston, on 2 August and stole a Burton safe that contained gold, silver and diamond necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and watches.

Amongst the stolen items were a diamond necklace valued at £26,000, an emerald-cut diamond ring worth £16,500 and a Rolex watch worth £7,300

Police believe the suspects, who left in a Ford C-Max with cloned plates, are from the Walton area of Liverpool.

Mick Duthie, Crimestoppers' director of operations said: "We know someone out there has vital information about this burglary and those involved.

"If that person is you, I urge you to tell us what you know – you will remain 100% anonymous.

"You will never be asked for your name or any personal details, and you will not have to speak to the police or go to court.

"Whatever you know - however small it may seem - could be the key to bringing those responsible to justice."

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