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Police appeal after burglars steal £500k of gold and jewellery

Police are on the hunt for burglars who stole £500,000 of gold and jewellery in a daytime raid while the owners were at home.

The loot was taken from a property on Bickley Road, Bromley on the evening of December 30, 2024.

CCTV footage shows three men breaking in via a bathroom window at around 5.40pm before leaving 45 minutes later. 

The home owners remained in the property throughout the extensive burglary.

Officers have released pictures of the stolen belongings and are appealing to members of the public to check if they recognise any of the pieces, including items of expensive gold jewellery. 

Detective Constable Jamie White, of the Met Police’s South Area Command Unit, said: ‘While the monetary value of this theft is enormous, the sentimental value is priceless – with many of the pieces being passed down through generations of the family.

Police are on the hunt for burglars who stole £500,000 of gold and jewellery and have released pictures of some of the items taken

Expensive golden jewellery was among the personal affects taken by the robbers

Pictured: more of the lavish items stolen in the raid. The loot was taken from a property on Bickley Road, Bromley on the evening of December 30, 2024

The home owners remained in the property throughout the extensive burglary (pictured: a golden tiara stolen in the robbery)

Officers are appealing to members of the public to check if they recognise any of the pieces

Several necklaces and bracelets, pictured, were taken in the £500k burglary in December

A general view image of Bickley Road, Bromley where the robbery took place

‘Helpfully, a number of the pieces stolen are unique, so we are hoping that releasing these photographs will jog someone’s memory. 

‘If you have seen these items anywhere – or know of anyone handling the goods – please do get in touch with the Met via 101, quoting 01/1257889/24.’

This is a breaking news story. More to follow. 

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