Police investigate Blackpool burglary

Monday, 10 February 2025 15:11

By Central Radio News

Thousands of pounds worth of goods have been stolen from a house in Blackpool.

At 8:43am on Monday 27th January police were called to reports of a burglary on Thirlmere Road, Blackpool.

The burglary is believed to have happened between Saturday 18th January and Monday 27th January whilst the property was unoccupied.

In total around £6,000 - £7,000 worth of gold jewellery, watches, multiple bottles of vintage whiskey/cognac, and accessories including a designer bag were stolen.

Laura Cruise of the Lancashire Constabulary Burglary team said: “An investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing following this high value burglary of many sentimental items.

‘’If you can help us in any way, even if you think it might be insignificant, please do not hesitate to get in touch and help us return these items to their owners, who were away from the property at the time of the burglary.”

If you witnessed this incident, have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, or have any information at all that could help, call 101 quoting log 221 of 27th January 2025.

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