Telford home burgled whilst owner is in hospital
Police in Telford are appealing for information after a house was broken into whilst the occupant was at hospital receiving treatment.
The house, in the Park Court, Woodside area Telford, was burgled on Sunday 3rd January.
The occupant had left home at around 7.30am and returned home from the Princess Royal hospital in town to find thieves had entered his home and stolen electrical items from inside
Amongst the items stolen were a 46 inch LG television, X-Box One, Blu-Ray player and a digital camera.
In total the value of items stolen is estimated at almost £1,500
Investigating Officer PC Paul Gough said "this was a despicable crime committed whilst the householder was attending the local hospital for much needed medical treatment"
"I would appeal to anyone who knows anything about this crime or has been offered electrical goods cheaply in the area to contact the police at Telford"
Anyone with information is asked to call Telford Police on 101 quoting ref 276S of Jan 3rd.
