DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a significant amount of sentimental jewellery was stolen from a house in Birkenshaw.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 16 between 12.15pm and 7.15pm at a house on Swincliffe Crescent.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Suspects attempted to break in through the back door, but then forced entry through the conservatory door and searched the house.

"They stole a number of pieces of sentimental jewellery from the house and a quantity of cash.

"The suspects then fled the property."

Among the items stolen were:

  • Silver bracelet engraved with the words – ‘Dance, dance dance, like no one is watching you’
  • Gold necklace, earrings and bracelet set with rubies
  • Gold ring with red ruby stone in the centre
  • Gold necklace with butterfly pendant with two diamonds
  • Gold link chain.

Information can be given to Kirklees CID by using the online contact methods available at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contact-us.

Information can also be given by calling West Yorkshire Police on 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Those providing information are asked to quote crime reference number 13190362060.