This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
Police are appealing for information after approx £2,000 in cash and jewellery were amongst items stolen during a burglary in Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
The incident occurred at around 11.20pm on Tuesday, April 30 at an address in Newport Road, Sandown.
Forced entry
Offenders have forced entry in through the garage doors then entered an office and stolen 48 sovereigns, various items of jewellery including a Hunter watch and at least £2000 in cash.
The victim, a 73 year-old-man, disturbed the suspects and followed them to a nearby airfield, but lost them in the grounds.
The suspects are described as:
- White man
- Aged 15 – 16 years old
- Slim build
- 5ft 7ins
- Wearing a dark blue or grey top with the hoody up and dark coloured trousers
- White man
- Aged 15 – 16 years old
- Dark hair
- Slim build
- Wearing a royal blue and white horizontal striped top which had a grey hood and dark trousers.
- He had a light coloured scarf covering his face
Anyone with information can contact DC Rhian Fairweather at Newport DCID by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
