South African Kruger coin stolen during a burglary in Thorpe Astley

Officers from Blaby local policing unit are appealing for information after a number of items were stolen during a burglary in Thorpe Astley.

The incident took place sometime between 10.30am and 6.30pm on Monday October 28 in the Murby Way area of Thorpe Astley, a house was broken into and a number of distinctive items were stolen including a South African Kruger coin in a gold chain which looks like a medallion.

Other items included a Seiko diving watch which has a round black face, roman numerals, and a black strap, a Guillaume Swiss Titanium brushed silver watch, a white Apple Classic iPod, Euros and various European currency notes including Bulgarian, Russian, American and Hungarian coins, a silver Nikon camera DS100 DSLR with lenses and a gold charm bracelet with various charms on it.

PC Hardip Kaur is investigating the incident, she said:

“There were a number of items stolen during the incident and some of them are quite distinctive, if you have come across anyone selling the items or you know someone who has recently acquired similar items please contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 4009 Hardip Kaur on 101, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 4009.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

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