Burglars stole several items of great sentimental value
Police are appealing for information after burglars broke into a West Hill property and stole items of great sentimental value – including a charity cup.
Crooks struck on Thursday, October 13, while the homeowners were away on holiday and took several pieces of jewellery, unique, engraved boxes and a historic silver cup belonging to the Royal British Legion (RBL).
Detective constable Damien Randall of Exmouth Police Station said: “if anybody has seen or heard anything about these items, please contact police.
“The cup has got a bit of heritage value and it’s a charity cup at the end of the day and for it to be stolen is just disappointing.”
The RBL award is engraved with ‘Cameron Webb Cup’ and described as ornate silver, approximately 15inches high, with a black plinth engraved with names.
Other items include a pair of gold cufflinks and a jewellery box in blue leather containing several brooches and pendants.
A number of old and unusual boxes were taken, including a wooden box with a painted lid of a country scene depicting a mill and a female, a small wooden box with a fruit painting on the lid, a tin box from the orient express and a tin box from Waddesdon Manor.
Police are appealing for anyone who has information about the incident or knowledge about the items to contact them on 101 log reference 582 13/10/16.
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