A 34-year-old man is due to appear in court today (Monday) charged with burglary.

Nigel Jones, of Loyes Street in Bedford, is expected to appear at St Albans Crown Court charged with breaking into an address in Icknield Way East, Baldock, and stealing jewellery, coins, medals and glassware to the value of approximately £10,000.

The alleged thefts took place between Friday, December 13, of last year and Sunday, January 5.