Purse swiped

A gold watch and a purse were swiped from a house in Egerton during a burglary over the Christmas period. It happened while the residents were away from their property in Crocken Hill Road from midday on December 29 to midnight. A purse containing cash and bank cards and a gentleman’s watch has been reported stolen. The watch had a white face with Roman numerals, a gold coloured case and a brown leather strap.

Anyone with information should call 01843 222289 quoting 46/33739/18.