A family has appealed for help in identifying three young males who broke into their home in broad daylight and stole a substantial amount of cash and sentimental jewelry.
The incident happened in Ballykelly in County Derry.
The woman said that the burglary was carried out between three young men between the ages of 18-22.
She described two of the men as 'tall' and the other as 'stocky' and that one was wearing a 'blue hoody' and one had a 'stubble'.
The men were disturbed by the family's gardener and were seen running into Foyle View in Ballykelly.
Detectives in Coleraine are appealing for information following the burglary.
The occupant had left the house at around 9am, but was alerted at approximately 12 noon that three males had fled the property after they were disturbed. The males are believed to have made off on foot in the direction of Foyleview.
Detective Constable Marty McCaw said: “When the occupant returned to the property, she discovered two rooms had been searched and a number of items of jewellery were missing, including a ladies gold wedding band, a man’s gold wedding band, a gold and platinum engagement ring, a single diamond, a gold eternity ring, a gold three diamond ring, an antique gold diamond ring, various gold necklaces and bracelets.
“A quantity of cash in sterling and Euros was also reported stolen.
“We are appealing for anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact Detectives at Coleraine Criminal Investigation Branch by calling 101, quoting reference 493 20/07/17.
“Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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