Appeal following Birstall burglary.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after jewellery was taken during a burglary in Wanlip Lane, Birstall.
The incident happened sometime between 1.30pm and 1.45pm on Monday October 24, when an occupant from the house came home to find a window had been broken and spotted someone running down the side of the house.
Inside the house it was clear that all the rooms have been searched and drawers and cupboards had been left open.
Items of Asian jewellery including gold necklaces, gold bangles, bracelets and earrings were stolen along with some cash and a HP laptop.

The man seen leaving the house has been described as being white, of skinny build and was wearing a black zip up top, dark denim jeans and a baseball cap that was on sideways.
The man ran down the side of the house towards the centre of Birstall before turning right onto Orchard Road.

Detective Constable Kerry Washington, the investigating officer, said: “I am hoping that with details of the incident, times, dates and a description we will be able to get witnesses to come forward.

“If you can place yourself in the area at the time of the incident then have a think about if there is anything you can provide to our investigation. A name, further description, details of vehicles or anything that you think could be linked. It isn’t too late to help us so please get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4442 Kerry Washington by dialing 101. Follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer, and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 4442. Alternatively, you may contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile phone networks may charge for this call.
Issued on 09/11/11 at 16:51
Crime reference number: LC/03548/11-0

(Information from Leicestershire Constabulary website)
- posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 10, 2011

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