Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary in Ridge, near Potters Bar, during which two highly distinctive watches were stolen.
The incident occurred between 3.45pm and 3.55pm on Thursday, March 31.
Between these times the offender gained access to the rear garden of a property and forced entry to a house via a patio door. Once inside, two safes containing a number of items were stolen.
The offender then left the property and is believed to have been picked up by a vehicle which made off at speed.
Items stolen included:
- A Jaeger Le Coultre solid gold chain link watch, with a white face, in a blue presentation box with off-white inside padding.
- An antique Omega brown watch, with a leather strap, engraved with the letter ‘M’
- Passports and driving licenses
- CashDetective Constable Chris Payne said: “The stolen watches are highly distinctive and I am appealing for anyone who thinks they may have come across them, or seen them offered for sale, to please contact me straight away.“I would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the times stated. Any information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could greatly assist the investigation.”Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Payne on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference J1/16/1094.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will never need to go to court.