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Precious engagement ring among jewellery items stolen from house

Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary of a property in the Castle Avenue area of Moira yesterday, Thursday February 15.

It was reported that sometime between 1pm and 6pm entry was forced to the house which was unoccupied at the time.

An amount of cash and several items of jewellery of great sentimental value, including a diamond engagement ring, engraved bracelets, necklaces and earrings, were stolen in the burglary.

A gold Omega watch, a gold Rotary watch and a silver Tissot watch were also taken.

Detective Constable Martin said: “We would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or anyone who is offered this type of jewellery in suspicious circumstances, to contact Detectives in Lisburn on 101 quoting reference number 1121 of 15/02/18.”

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

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