High Value Burglary Near Oswestry

Police investigating a high-value burglary at a country home near Oswestry, have appealed for public help in tracing the offenders.

They believe the house in the Pant area may have been under surveillance by the burglars before they broke in between 9.30am and 10.30am Monday (July 25).

A window was forced to gain entry and a large quantity of jewellery and cash were stolen.

Detective Constable Mal Normandin, the investigating officer, said: "It seems likely the property was being watched by the thieves prior to the breakin, waiting for the occupants to leave.

"This is an incident where the general public may well be able to assist the investigation. I am appealing for anyone who spotted anything suspicious in the Pant area last Monday, such as a parked car, to contact me at Oswestry police station on 0300 333 3000."

He is particularly anxious to trace the drivers of two vehicles seen near the property at the time.

"They may not be involved at all but it is important for us to eliminate them from the inquiry and I would ask the drivers to come forward.

"A red Mazda sports type car was seen making off at speed driven by a man and a white van containing two men was also seen close to the entrance of the burgled premises."

DC Normandin added information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800 555 111.