Police appeal to reunite Elland pensioner with antique watch taken in burglary

Detectives are investigating a burglary which took place in Elland at the home of an elderly victim.
By Corinne Macdonald
Published 4th Mar 2019, 13:40 BST
Updated 4th Mar 2019, 14:48 BST
Police appeal to reunite Elland pensioner with antique watch taken in burglary. Photo: StockPolice appeal to reunite Elland pensioner with antique watch taken in burglary. Photo: Stock
Police appeal to reunite Elland pensioner with antique watch taken in burglary. Photo: Stock

The incident happened at a property on Hullen Edge Road sometime between Wednesday, February 27, and Saturday, March 1.

An antique engraved Omega watch with a brown leather strap belonging to the 98-year-old victim was stolen in the burglary.

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Detective Constable Craig Pearson, of Calderdale CID, said: “We are interested in hearing from anyone who has been offered a watch of this description for sale or who has information about its theft.

Police appeal to reunite Elland pensioner with antique watch taken in burglary. Photo: StockPolice appeal to reunite Elland pensioner with antique watch taken in burglary. Photo: Stock
Police appeal to reunite Elland pensioner with antique watch taken in burglary. Photo: Stock

“At this time, we still have a three day window of when this burglary may have happened and we are keen to hear from anyone in the area who has seen or heard anything suspicious during this time.”

Anyone with information is asked to call DC Pearson at Calderdale CID via 101, quoting crime reference 13190110614, or to give information via the Live Chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.