Victims Appeal for Return of Jewellery

Thursday, 5 January 2017 16:00

A couple from Bradford who were victims of a violent robbery in which jewellery worth more than £200,000 was stolen have spoken publicly about their ordeal for the first time. Peter and Sue Hewson were threatened and assaulted by a gang of men who burst into their house in Wyke at around 9pm a year ago today 5th January 2016.　

The robbers escaped with a haul of jewellery worth £220,000 and the couple's Mercedes Benz car - which has never been found. 　

Last month, four men were jailed for a total of 65 years in relation to a string of violent 'home invasion' robberies across the Bradford, Leeds and Kirklees areas in January 2016.

The couple are now appealing to the public to help them trace some of the items stolen in the raid, including a 3.7ct diamond ring worth nearly £70,000 and a man's Rolex watch, valued at around £55,000.　

Detective Superintendent Gary Hooks, who led the investigation, said "While the investigation into these robberies is now complete and four men are serving substantial sentences for their actions, I am keen to see that Peter and Sue are reunited with their collection of jewellery and that is why I am also appealing for people to come forward and let us know where these items are."　

Anyone with information about the missing jewellery can contact the police on 101

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