A number of items of 22.carat gold jewellery were stolen in a robbery in Rownhams Road between 1pm and 7.30pm on Sunday 14 January.

They include a bracelet, bangles, earrings, three chains and two necklaces.

It was also reported that £125 in cash had been stolen from the property.

Police constable Luke Booth, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries in relation to this burglary and making attempts to recover the stolen property.

“I would urge any witnesses or anyone with information regarding this incident to please come forward.

“I am also issuing images of some of the jewellery that was stolen and would urge anyone who comes across matching or similar items being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240007130. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.