Thieves take late wife's jewellery from elderly man

He was targeted in a distraction burglary in Coleorton.

At around 4.30pm on Wednesday (9 June), three men appeared in the back garden of a property in Loughborough Road.

The men, claiming to be doing building work for a neighbour, approached the victim to discuss doing some work on his house.

Two of the men chatted to home owner while a third is believed to have entered the house and stolen large amounts of cash and jewellery - they then left in a vehicle. 

The first suspect is described as a muscular man in his thirty, 5ft 9, and wearing a red jumper, jeans and a blue surgical face mask. He spoke with a slight Irish accent.

The second suspect is described as around 40-years-old, around 5ft 11ins tall and of a muscular build. He wore a red bandana as a face covering.

The third suspect is described as around 55-years-old and described as having a large belly. He also had balding hair and was wearing a flat style cap.

Detective Constable Glenn Spiby is investigating the incident and is appealing for information.

He said: “Sadly the jewellery stolen belonged to the victim’s late wife so he has suffered a financial loss but also a special sentimental loss as well.

“I would like to appeal to anyone who may have seen these men in the area yesterday or knows who they are to get in touch. I would also like to take this opportunity to warn those living locally of this incident and to be extra vigilant if they are approached in similar circumstances.”

Anyone who has any information can contact police in 101 on quoting 21*319724.