JEWELLERY of great sentimental value was taken by a burglar who targeted a house in The Crofts area of Newent.

The incident took place between 10.45am and 1.20pm on Thursday, June 1, when an intruder forced a side door to the property and made off with a silver orchid brooch, a necklace and cufflinks.

A Gloucestershire Constabulary spokesman said: "The victim has been left very upset by this ordeal as the brooch was made by her late daughter."

Any witnesses or anyone with information should call Gloucestershire Police on the 101 number and quote incident number 260 of 1 June