Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of approximately £10,000 of jewellery from a car parked in Ledbury yesterday (Thursday 24 July).

The offender used a hammer to break into a black Jaguar E-PACE D200 parked in the short stay St Katherine’s car park at 1.15pm and stole a duffle bag within it containing the jewellery.

Anyone who witnessed the theft or has information around the stolen items is asked to contact PC Scott Marsh via email at scott.marsh2@westmercia.police.uk .

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers.

It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.