A COLLECTION of Crown Derby ornaments were among a huge haul of goods stolen from a North-East house.
Police say the items, including candlesticks and plates, plus an iPad air, gold bracelet and antique gold earrings were worth between £20,000 and £30,000.
They were stolen from a house in Spring Gardens, West Auckland, overnight between March 15 and 16.
Detective Sergeant Graham Low, from Durham Police said: “As well as having a substantial monetary value, the items have a sentimental value to the victim and he is desperate for them to be returned.
“Anyone who may have been offered these items for sale is asked to call us immediately."
Anyone with information is asked to call Bishop Auckland serious crime team on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111.
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