Sentimental Gold Watch Stolen in Nottingham Burglary
A rare Omega Constellation gold watch was snatched yesterday evening in a brazen raid on a Nottingham home. The theft happened around 5pm on University Boulevard.
Valuable and Sentimental Items Targeted
Thieves didn’t stop at the watch. They also made off with:
- Gold cufflinks engraved with initials
- A collection of athletics medals from 1958 and 1962
- A gold men’s ring featuring a single diamond, worth about £1,000
Police Plea to Return Precious Keepsakes
PC Charlotte Webster from Nottinghamshire Police revealed the victim is an 83-year-old man desperate to get his watch back. She said, “It’s the only piece of jewellery he ever bought for himself. It’s rare and holds huge sentimental value.”
Officers are hunting the culprits and want the public’s help. Anyone spotting the watch or other items is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting reference 22*721408. You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
