Appeal for witnesses following burglary in Appleton

Police investigating a burglary in Appleton are appealing for information from members of the public.

At 9.15pm on Friday 3 September three men forced their way into a house on Ashberry Drive while it was unoccupied.

The men searched the property and stole a quantity of sentimental jewellery including three rings, two necklaces, two gold link chains and a Longines watch.  

The men then fled the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify the men and officers are appealing for information, CCTV or dash cam footage which could assist the investigation.

PC Hazel Culleton, of Warrington Local Policing Unit, said: “The men were in the home for a short amount of time and managed to steal items of jewellery which are hugely sentimental to the home owner.

“If anyone has attempted to sell the jewellery to you or you believe you may have seen it please get in touch with us.

“The investigation is ongoing and we have been following numerous lines of enquiry. I am encouraging anyone who may have seen these men in the run up to and after the burglary to contact us especially if you have CCTV or dash cam footage that can assist.”

If you have information please contact Cheshire Constabulary online via the website quoting IML 1076568.

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.