Rare Army brooch taken by burglars

The victims have been left “deeply upset” by the theft of the brooch of the 14th/20th King’s Hussars, which was taken from the house in Burneston, near Bedale.

The brooch is made from nine-carat gold and is set with a diamond, two sapphires, a ruby and an enamelled crown. It is valued at several thousands of pounds.

Pc Quita Passmore, from the Northallerton safer neighbourhood team, said: “The King’s Hussars brooch is of great sentimental value to the owners and its theft has deeply upset them. If you know who committed this burglary or may have been offered any of the jewellery for sale, I urge you to come forward.”

The thieves also took an antique Art Deco pendant set with diamonds and a sapphire, a nine-carat gold ring with a mounted blue topaz stone and a set of pearls stitched on to pink ribbons. A diamond engagement ring, wedding rings, gold earrings and bracelets were also stolen. The theft happened between December 15 and December 22. Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on the non-emergency number of 101.