Burglars target fighter pilot’s home

A Second World War fighter pilot described as “one of the country’s heroes” has been targeted by thieves.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Jan 2013, 06:00 BST

The home of the 91-year-old man in Stroud was burgled between midnight and 7pm on New Year’s Day.

Gloucestershire Police said the offender or offenders got in through a side window before taking a number of valuable items.

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Police Sergeant Jo Fletcher said: “This gentleman is one of the country’s heroes, having courageously served as a fighter pilot in the Second World War.

“This remarkable man literally put his life on the line to protect the nation and ensure freedom for future generations and then continued in his civilian life by devoting himself to charity work.

“For someone to break into his house is a despicable act and whoever has done this should be ashamed of themselves.

“We are calling on anyone who knows anything about this burglary to come forward and help us catch those responsible.”

Items taken included a watch with a gold Spitfire on the face and a white metal strap, two other watches, a wallet, debit and credit cards and a black Apple iPhone.