POLICE are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of jewellery is believed to have been stolen from a property in Middlesbrough.

The incident occurred between Wednesday, August 29 and Friday, August 31 at a property on York Road in Nunthorpe.

Some of the items reportedly stolen include a gold watch (engraved on the rear with J&J 1966-2016), a silver plated ‘Warwick’ tea strainer with bowl and a gold chain with a gold sovereign.

Many of the items have sentimental value.

A man aged 45 and a women aged 28 have both been arrested and charged with burglary in connection with the incident and will appear at Teesside Magistrates on Monday (October 1).

Anyone who may have been offered the stolen items for sale are asked to contact Detective Constable Darren Lee on the non-emergency number 101, quoting event number 161398.

Information can also be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.