Appeal after £10,000 antiques stolen in house burglary: Kendal
(LA9 - Wednesday, 10 November, 2010)

Detectives are appealing for information after £10,000 worth of antiques were stolen during a Kendal burglary.

The burglary occurred sometime between 20th - 23rd October at a house on Burton Road, Kendal.

An offender or offenders gained entry to the house by breaking in through a downstairs window and made off with a number of antiques that are valued at approximately £10,000.

The stolen items include:

• Masons Ironstone Dinner Service
• ‘Heredities' Bronze Horse, mare, foal and shepherd
• ‘Carleton Ware' tea service and side plates
• Bewsick Birds
• 8 x Royal Dolton Ladies ornaments
• 4 x Ensley Ladies ornaments
• Complete set of Wedgewood Christmas plates
• ‘Capodimonte Regency' set
• Large Beswick Golden Labrador - seated 18" tall
• Various items of silver jewellery

DC Kelly Hayton who is investigating said:

"An investigation has been launched and I would like to appeal to anyone who may have information that can help us, to come forward.

"The stolen items amount to around £10,000 but they also have real sentimental value to their owners.

"If anyone witnessed any suspicious activity in the area or have been offered any of the above items for sale, please contact Kendal CID as soon as possible.

"I'd also appeal to local antique dealers to be vigilant.

"If you have been approached by someone offering any of the above items for sale, please contact us.

"You may have information that can help lead us to those responsible."

Anyone with information that can help police with their enquiries are urged to call Kendal CID on 0845 33 00 247.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Cumbria

Address:
Burton Road
Kendal
CUMBRIA
LA9