Henley raid

12 March 2010, 11:17 | Updated: 12 March 2010, 11:19

Thousands of pounds worth of antique silverware has been stolen from a house in Henley.

Burglars forced their way into the house on Makins Road some time between 1.30pm on Saturday 6th and 3.50pm on Sunday 7th March.

Items stolen included a silver salt set dating from 1863 and silver and cranberry glass dishes valued at approximately £2,000.

PC Rich Allmond said, "The items that have been stolen are very distinctive and have a lot of sentimental value to the owners."

"I would urge anyone with information about this incident to come forward and help us with our investigation. I would also like to hear from anyone who may have been offered items like these to buy."

Anyone with information should contact PC Allmond via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Line on 0845 8 505 505, or alternatively contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.