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Officers continuing to investigate a series of burglaries in which jewellery was stolen in East Dorset are issuing images and details of the stolen items as they appeal for information.

Between Tuesday 3 May and Monday 9 May 2025 at least four burglaries were reported in the area of Ashley Heath, St Leonards and Ferndown which are believed to be linked.

Money and jewellery were stolen from the properties.

The jewellery items stolen included a white gold necklace, a white gold ring with a tanzanite stone, an antique 18-carat gold ring with three inset diamonds, a set of pear-shaped green jade earrings in nine carat gold, a men’s Rotary wristwatch with a Longines Flagship stainless steel bracelet, a vintage black locket on a chain with a pendant illustrated with a snow-topped mountain and eight further pairs of unspecified earrings.

Further items stolen included a Jersey pearl bracelet, Jersey pearl earrings, a Jersey pearl necklace and a ruby ring as well as 18-carat yellow gold swivel black cufflinks which half pearls in an ‘S’ shape handmade by Nicholas Wylde Goldsmiths, an 18-carat gold tie tack also handmade by Nicholas Wylde Goldsmiths and a silver ladies’ necklace with gemstones.

Police Constable Mia-Isabella Bowditch, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this burglary series, and I am now in a position to provide full details of the jewellery items stolen.

“I am also able to issue images of two of the items – the white gold necklace and the white gold ring with a tanzanite stone. While I appreciate they are not the best quality images, they may help jog someone’s memory.

“I would urge anyone who come across items matching those pictured and described being offered for sale in suspicious circumstances to please report it to us.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who might have further information regarding this burglary series.

“Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to advised residents to make sure they photograph any valuable jewellery and make a note of any serial marks or other distinguishing features. This will help us to reunite you with any valuable items that are stolen, should they be recovered.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250062830. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.