Woman threatened by three men who broke into her home in Shifnal

The incident happened shortly before 7.30pm at a property in Beech Drive. The woman was downstairs when the intruders broke in through an upstairs window. They threatened to hit her with a telephone and told her to be quiet as they searched the property and left through the same upstairs window.

The offenders are described as tall, white men with eastern European accents.

The woman then raised the alarm with a neighbour. She was not injured during the incident but was very shaken by it.

West Mercia Police has also received reports of two burglaries in which jewellery was stolen and officers are considering whether there are any links between the offences.

Between 6pm and 6.45pm yesterday offenders broke into a property in Mallard Close, Telford and after an untidy search made off with a large amount of family gold jewellery.

In Beckbury Drive, Stirchley offenders broke into a property last night and stole a gold watch.

Officers investigating the incidents would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in any of the locations or has any information which would help with the investigation.

Det Sgt Mark Musgrove said: "These incidents are all very distressing for the people involved and we would like to reassure members of the public that we are doing all we can to recover the stolen items and bring the offenders to justice.

"We would like to hear from anyone who is offered items of gold jewellery in suspicious circumstances or has any information about these specific incidents.

"We would also urge people to be vigilant, to be aware of any suspicious activity in their locality and to keep an eye on elderly and vulnerable people who might be targeted."

Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or through their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org quoting incidents 644S, 657S or 728S (in order of listing above) of 12 November.