Appeal: officers look to return jewellery to rightful owners

Officers are seeking to reunite owners with their property, after stolen jewellery was recovered as part of a proactive police operation in London and the home counties.

The jewellery includes identifiable items such as a World War 1 officers’ Rolex watch, a gold locket containing old pictures, an engraved gold ring and an engraved gold pocket watch from Harlow Bros Ltd.

A gold wedding ring, gold necklaces and a gold hair pin were also found.

Detective Sergeant Lee Davison who is leading the investigation said:

“The stolen jewellery was largely taken from London’s south Asian community across 2023 and 2024 in Houslow and was recovered as part of a year-long operation.

“While it is believed to be worth over a million pounds in total, it is the sentimental value that remains priceless.

“This is why myself and the team are working tirelessly to identify the owners and are urging anyone who recognises the jewellery to contact us on 101, quoting 01/1113701/24.

Four men have been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary and await trial.

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