THIEVES broke into a home in Bewdley through a rear sliding door and stole distinctive jewellery and cash.

The incident happened off Park Lane between 6.45pm and 10.15pm on Friday.

The jewellery stolen included a gold ruby ring, 22ct wedding band, 18ct wedding band, gold cameo ring, a gold Trebex watch, a Roamer men’s gold watch and Roamer ladies watch.

Several gold chain necklaces were also taken as well as bracelets and earrings sets.

The jewellery was worth several thousand pounds in total and 400 Euros, 600 dollars and £300 was also taken.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact detective constable Vicky Collier on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 733-s-280314, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.