POLICE are appealing for any information that will help track down a burglar after he broke into an elderly couple’s home.

Hartlepool Police are appealing for information after a burglary at an elderly couple’s home in Hartlepool.

The incident happened on Sunday, August 1 someone got into an elderly couple’s house on Catcote Road and stole cash, an engagement ring and a watch.

The ring (pictured) is 9 carat gold with blue and white sapphire stone. It has blank parts on the ring where it has been resized. The watch is a gold ladies’ one – possibly a Sekonda – with a gold tone link strap, and a circular white face with gold numbers.

The Northern Echo:

Anyone who has any information, private CCTV or dash cam or have seen these items for sale, please contact Cleveland Police via the 101 number, quoting ref 128496.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers online at crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning 0800 555 111.