MUCH HADHAM: Valuable antiques stolen from house
10:20am Friday 31st October 2008 in Where I Live By Isabel Jensen
A Charles II clock was among items stolen from a property in Much Hadham
POLICE are warning people to keep their eyes peeled for a set of valuable antiques stolen from a house in Much Hadham last week.
The items were stolen shortly before 3am on Friday, October 24 from a property in the village.
The offenders broke in through the rear of the property and made away with several valuable and rare items, before they were forced to flee after being disturbed by the intruder alarm.
The stolen items include a rare Charles II period walnut table clock, with the inscription "Joseph Knibb Londini Fecit" engraved on to a plate on the rear, a late George III period bow front mahogany barometer, with the makers mark: Thomas Rubergall, Coventry Street, London.
A George II silver lemon strainer, A provincial lemon strainer by Pentecost, and a Gowland Carriage Clock were also stolen.
Detective Sergeant Tim Johnson from the Burglary and Robbery team at Hoddesdon Police Station, said: “The owners of the items stolen are understandably upset by the burglary and are very keen to trace the stolen antiques.
“I would strongly encourage people to come forward if they have seen any of the items described, or if they have been offered them for sale."
If you recognise any of these items or have any further information please contact the Burglary and Robbery team on 01992 533271 or the non-emergency number on 0845 33 00 222. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
