Safe Full Of Valuables Stolen From Poole House

3 June 2014, 07:57

Burglars have stolen a safe, containing thousands of pounds worth of designer watches, cash and jewellery, from a house in Poole.

The broke in some time between 5.15pm and 6.50pm on Wednesday 28 May at an address on Westminster Road.
 
Entry was gained through the front door and a large Victorian caste iron safe containing a large quantity of cash, high value jewellery and personal documents was taken.   
 
Among the items taken was a Cartier Ladybird coral red and black diamond brooch, a number of Scottish silver and gold agate brooches, a Rolex Prince watch, an IWC Schaffhausen watch, a Rolex silver hunter watch, an Omega Olympic pocket watch, a Lemania chronograph pocket watch and a number of Israeli commemorative coins.
 
Detective Constable Willie Linn, of Bournemouth CID, said:

"I am appealing for witnesses who saw suspicious behaviour around the Westminster Road area in Poole to come forward as soon as possible.
 
"I am particularly keen to identify two men who were seen in the area at approximately 6.50pm. They are described as in their forties, with dark hair and left in a silver car that was parked at the front of the property.   
 
"I would also like to hear from anyone who has been offered high value jewellery for sale in strange circumstances or for an unusually low price.
 
"Anyone with information that can assist the investigation is asked to contact the police in confidence."
 
Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 28:343. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.