Police ask: have you seen these watches?

Police are appealing for help to find suspected stolen jewellery after a Sunderland OAP was threatened in his own home.

Officers were called to a house in Thirkeld Place, Penshaw, at 5.55pm on Monday, November 25, after receiving reports that a 70-year-old man had been assaulted.

Police said men had entered a house and threatened the occupant before making off with cash and jewellery.

They have now released pictures of two Omega and Oris watches which were reported stolen from the house and which are said to be of sentimental value to the owner.

Five people were arrested by police in connection with their enquiries.

Two men – aged 51 and 39 – have now been charged with aggravated burglary and a 38-year-old man has been charged with robbery. They are all due to appear before Newcastle Crown Court in January.

A 24-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Anyone who recognises the watches should contact police on 101 quoting reference 829 261118 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Ian Skivington, 51, of Thornhill Road, Ponteland, and Lee Robert Donald, 39, of Rowantree Road, Newcastle, have been charged with aggravated burglary. Thomas John Clayton, 38, of Laburnum House, Wallsend, has been charged with robbery.