A large quantity of gold jewellery and two piggy banks have been stolen from a house by burglars.

Between 3.10pm and 3.35pm on Tuesday, March 27, the criminals broke into a property on Cell Barnes Lane and took cash and belongings.

Det Con Spencer Dicks, said: “I am appealing for anyone who might have seen suspicious activity in the area at the time to get in touch.

“If you believe that you have been offered any of these items for sale, I would also like to hear from you.

“Any other information you may have, no matter how small it may seem, could be vital to the investigation so please don’t hesitate to contact me.”

Anyone with any information should contact police on 101, quoting crime reference F1/18/1422 or report it online at www.herts.police.uk/ReportThe stolen items include:

• Four large gold bangles

• Four children’s bangles

• A men’s wedding ring (with a large diamond and two small stones)

• Two women’s gold rings

• Three sets of children’s gold earrings

• Three sets of children’s necklaces

• Three women’s gold necklaces

• A men’s Sekonda wrist watch

• A small women’s gold pendant

• Two piggy banks

• A children’s scooter