Witness appeal after jewellery stolen during house burglary in Fillongley

WARWICKSHIRE Police have issued an appeal for witnesses or information following a house burglary where jewellery was stolen.

The incident occurred in Fillongley, near Coventry, between 7.40am and 4.10pm on Tuesday 11th August.

Offenders forced entry to the house, where they then stole a number of high value items. These include a black electronic safe containing a large amount of high value jewellery, a pink Sony laptop, an 18 carat gold ladies’ Rolex watch, a solid silver envelope opener, and a distinctive Omega watch with a brown leather strap. The watch has an engraving on the back, thought to say “J L Jarvis, after 40 years service.” Two pillowcases were also

CCTV footage has been obtained, which shows a white Ford Transit van pulling up in front of the victim’s house at 2.55pm. Police would like to speak to four men who got out of the van, wearing dark camouflage clothes with their faces covered.

Police would also like to speak to the driver of a delivery van which is thought to have driven past the house whilst the burglary took place, in case they have any dash cam footage or may have seen anything.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour around the area during this time, or anyone who may have been offered any of these items for sale. Please call police on 101, quoting incident 284 of the 11th August 2015.

Alternatively, information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, via 0800 555 111 or their website.