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29

Dec 2020

Crime
Crime

Police recover stolen jewellery and medals

Published: 29 Dec 2020, 14:50 GMT

Updated: 29 Dec 2020, 14:52 GMT

by Thomas Barrett

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North Yorkshire Police is appealing for anyone who lost the items between August and October this year to look at photos and get in touch if they recognise any. The items include First World War medals, spirit level cufflinks, engraved signet rings and cufflinks, cluster rings, necklaces and gold chains.

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A treasure trove of stolen jewellery and medals, including some from the First World War, have been recovered by police.

North Yorkshire Police today appealed for people who may have lost the items to come forward.

It is urging anyone who suffered a burglary between August and October this year to check these photos and get in touch if they believe any belong to them.

The items include some distinctive items including First World War medals, one inscribed with the name DVR.P.WRIGHT.R.A., spirit level cufflinks, engraved signet rings and cufflinks, cluster rings, necklaces and gold chains.



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The force believes the items could have been stolen during burglaries in North Yorkshire and other parts of the country, including West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Humberside, Sussex, Dorset, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, the West Midlands and Staffordshire.

Anyone wanting to get in touch with the police should contact David.Pegg@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call 01904 618691, select option 2 and ask for Dave Pegg.