Police are urging members of the public who may have had jewellery stolen to view the items on HertsReunited.co.uk which helps reunite members of the public with their lost and stolen property.
The items were seized during an arrest which took place in Barnet on Wednesday, May 20.
A man was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting which occurred in Sainsbury’s St Albans between 9 and 10 May, when three tablet computers were stolen. He was also arrested for criminal damage and breaching a community order.
During the arrest, officers seized 23 items of jewellery which are suspected to be stolen, and are now working to trace the owners. A number of items appear to be Asian Gold. Cash was also seized.
The jewellery is believed to have been stolen in the South Hertfordshire or Barnet area between early May and the day he was arrested.
Images of the jewellery have now been uploaded onto the website, HertsReunited, which features photos of found and recovered items, as well as a facility for people to report their lost property. The website was launched in January by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire and Hertfordshire Constabulary.
Potential victims are being asked to look at the items on the website to see if they can identify their property.
You can visit the HertsReunited website at www.hertsreunited.co.uk.
Detective Constable Sarah Morrell is investigating and said: “We are trying to trace the owners of these items however I would ask people who have recently been a victim of burglary to look at these items and make contact if they believe the items belong to them.”
To help keep your property safe and home secure, follow these steps:
* Make sure you double-lock any UPVC doors by lifting the handle and turning the key.
* Check all doors are locked and all windows, including those upstairs, are secure before you go out or go to bed.
* Use timer switches on lamps to give the impression somebody is at home or keep a light on in the evening if you go out. However, many burglaries happen during the day when homes are empty, so consider using timer switches for radios or TVs to make it appear someone is home.
* Consider installing alarms and ‘dusk to dawn’ security lighting.
* Keep all jewellery and other valuables in a safety deposit box – speak to your local bank to find out what’s available.
* Particularly during the wedding season and religious holidays consider keeping jewellery hidden and discreet when wearing it in public until you get to the venue.
You can register your property on the free secure online database www.immobilise.com, then if your valuables are lost or stolen police can return them to you. For more advice on protecting your gold, visit the crime prevention pages at www.herts.police.uk or call the Hertfordshire Constabulary’s non-emergency number: 101 and ask to speak to a Crime Prevention Officer.