Burglars steal £500,000 of jewellery from south-east London home

Raiders have stolen £500,000 of jewellery from a home in south-east London, the Metropolitan Police said.

Detective Constable Jamie White, of the Met’s South Area Command Unit, described the monetary value of the theft as “enormous” but “the sentimental value is priceless”.

They entered the address at 5.40pm and left at 6.25pm.

Police have released images of a number of the stolen items in an effort to trace them.

“Helpfully, a number of the pieces stolen are unique, so we are hoping that releasing these photographs will jog someone’s memory.”

Anyone who may have seen the items or who knows of anyone handling the goods is asked to get in touch with the Met via 101, quoting 01/1257889/24.

They can also speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.