A WARNING has been issued after jewellery was stolen from a property near Lechlade.

A security alarm was set off at a property in Downington near Lechlade after thieves gained entry by forcing and snapping the front door in half on Thursday night, October 26.

Officers believe the offenders entered the property between 12.10pm and 12.20pm and stole several items of jewellery. 

Police would like to hear from anyone who has any further information about the burglary.

Information can be provided by completing a form on Gloucestershire police's website quoting incident 195 of October 26.

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The information comes from a community alert - police are unable to accept reports of crime through neighbourhood alerts.