Large amount of jewellery and cash stolen during burglary in Dacorum village

Police are investigating after a large amount of jewellery and cash were stolen during a burglary in Flamstead on Monday, February 8.

Between 11.15am and 12pm, a property in Old Watling Street was broken into.

Extensive damage was caused to the back entrance of the property in order for the offender(s) to gain access.

They conducted an untidy search of the house, before stealing a large amount of jewellery and some cash.

The offenders were disturbed by the victims returning home, and fled the scene via the back of the property.

PC Jake Smith, who is investigating, said: “The victims are understandably distressed and very shaken up following the incident.

"I would like to directly appeal to anyone with any information to come forward.

“The victims were reportedly approached by two women who overheard the commotion, and informed them that they had seen a green car speeding away from the area towards the Esso garage.

"We would like to speak to those two women – if you were one of them, or if you know who they were, please get in touch.

"We believe they may have vital information and could be key witnesses.

“Alternatively, if you were in the area of Old Watling Street between the hours of 11am and 12pm and think you may have witnessed some suspicious activity, please get in contact as soon as possible.

"Any information, even something that may seem relatively minor or insignificant, could be key to our investigation.”

If you have any information, you can contact PC Smith directly via email at [email protected].

You can report information online or call 101 quoting crime reference 41/9474/21.

Alternatively, you can stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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