Items worth over £2000 stolen during burglary in Ketley
Police in Telford are investigating after a burglary at an address on Orchard Close in Ketley on Tuesday.
Thieves broke into the property some time between 11.30am and midday by forcing open a UPVC door at the rear with an implement of some sort.
On entering the property the house alarm went off but this did not prevent them carrying out a quick search and then stealing a small safe from one of the bedrooms before making their escape.
The thieves also stole a briefcase from a different bedroom.
A police spokesman said: “We believe the alarm frightened the thieves off before they had the chance to carry out a more thorough search but they still managed to steal property with a total value that is thought to be more than £2000.
“Among the property contained in the safe when it was stolen were several pieces of Indian and costume jewellery - including a matching gold necklace and earrings, 300 American and Canadian dollars, 30,000 rupees and also a number of personal documents including passports.
“House-to-house enquiries have been carried out in the area following this break-in and one witness has mentioned seeing four unknown men acting suspiciously on Orchard Close on Tuesday morning.
“Police remain keen to speak to anyone who may have seen these men, or anything else that could be linked to this burglary and anyone who believes they may have information about this incident is asked to call police officers in Telford on 101 or 0300 333 3000, quoting incident number 207S 070114.
“Alternatively, please remember that information can also be pass on anonymously by call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”
