Burglars steal sentimental items in Sandy

The entered the property in Robert Hunt Gardens in Sandy while the owners were out on Tuesday, June 12.

They broke in via the back door between 8.50am and 2.20pm and searched the house.

Numerous items were taken including the wedding and engagement rings, another white gold and diamond ring, diamond earrings, plus cash, two laptops and computer games.

Officers from Bedfordshire Police have carried out extensive house to house enquiries and they have established that there were at least two vehicles seen in the area between those times. One was a blue car and the other was a white box van. A man with a clipboard was also seen walking around in the street.

Detective constable Lisa Whitson said: “These vehicles and the man with the clipboard may have nothing at all to do with the burglary but we’d like to trace them to eliminate them from the enquiry – and also they may have seen other people or vehicles which could have been involved.

“We’d like to hear from them as soon as we can and of course from anyone else who may be able to help with information. A lot of sentimental items have been taken and we would like to reunite those items with their owner.

Anyone who has information should contact Det Con Whitson directly on 01234 275320 or 01234 275397, text police direct on 07786 200011 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. You do not have to give your name but could still earn a cash reward.