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Unique pieces of property stolen from burglary in Woodhouse Eaves. Stolen clock

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Officers are appealing for information to trace several unique of pieces of property stolen from a burglary in Woodhouse Eaves.

The incident happened between 12pm on Monday January 19 and 5pm on Tuesday January 20, 2009 when thieves broke into a house in the Maplewell Road area.

Officers have issued photos of several rare antique pieces that were stolen which are a French "Vertical Steam Boiler" clock and barometer, a late 19th century 18ct gold pocket watch with ornate face and a French Carriage clock which has glass sides, enamel dial with roman numerals and oval glass top.

Also stolen were several items of jewellery including three sets of gold cuff-links, one of which had PMG engraved and LTD engraved, silver items including picture frames, tray and mugs, china figurines and crockery.

PC Kevin Gray, who is investigating this incident, said: "The victim is a 62-year-old man who is obviously very distressed by this incident. The estimated value of the property taken is several thousand pounds, but the sentimental loss has been far greater than the financial one.

"Many of the items taken are very distinctive and we are appealing to anyone who has any information or who may have been offered these items to buy to please get in touch with police.

"We also want to hear from anyone who may have seen someone acting suspiciously in the area of Maplewell Road between these times."

Anybody with any information is asked to contact PC 1124 Kevin Gray on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1124. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.

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