More than £5,000 worth of items stolen in Shrewsbury burglary
Property worth more than £5,000, including electrical goods and jewellery, were stolen from a Shrewsbury home while the occupants were away for the weekend.
Police investigating the burglary in Eskdale Road today appealed for information.
They are anxious to hear from anyone who spotted anything suspicious in the street between 5.45pm on Friday and 8pm last night.
The thieves gained entry by forcing a door causing several hundred pounds damage and then carried out a search of various rooms.
Items stolen included two lap tops, two DVD players, two televisions including a 42-inch LCD set, a sound system, Freeview recording box, jewellery including an engagement ring and some Cuban cigars.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for any information which might assist the investigation. Contact Shrewsbury police station on 101 or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.
