Images have been released of expensive jewellery that was stolen from a house in Hitchin.

The Comet: This gold necklace was stolen from a house in Caldwell Lane, Hitchin on Wednesday, October 22.This gold necklace was stolen from a house in Caldwell Lane, Hitchin on Wednesday, October 22. (Image: Archant)

The theft happened between 10am and 11.45am on Wednesday, October 22, at an address in Cadwell Lane when the offenders forced open a patio door at the rear of the house.

The thieves then proceeded to take a series of items, worth thousands of pounds, including a gold necklace with a locket, which has another locket inside of it and has Arabic written in it and a thin gold necklace with golden beads, both pictured.

Nobody was in the house during the burglary.

Police want to speak to a man who was seen in the area around the time of the burglary as he may be able to help them with the investigation.

He is described as being Asian, aged around 20, of slim build and approximately 5ft 10ins tall. He had black hair that was shaved at the back and sides and longer on top. He had a pointed nose and was clean shaven. The man was wearing a black jumper and a black body warmer over the top.

Det Con Steve Cook is investigating and said: “The victims of this burglary have been left very upset by what has happened as the items stolen hold great sentimental value to them. I would therefore ask anyone who is offered the items for sale, or knows of their whereabouts, to contact me as soon as possible.

“We would also like to identify the man who was seen in the area around the time of the burglary and again ask people to contact me should they know who this man is or have any other information in relation to the incident.”

Anyone with information should DC Cook via Hertfordshire Constabulary’s non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference G1/14/2643. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.