Sentimental watch stolen during a burglary in a village near Banbury has been recovered and returned to its owner

Police were able to give the family a bit of Christmas cheer by returning the valued item which belonged to a relative who recently passed away
By News Reporter
Published 24th Dec 2020, 11:43 BST
Updated 24th Dec 2020, 11:44 BST
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A watch of great sentimental value stolen in a recent burglary has been recovered and returned to its owner.

The item was stolen in a burglary at a house in Kings Sutton last month and was recovered by the Northamptonshire West Burglary Team.

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Two men arrested in connection with the incident have been released under investigation pending further inquiries.

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PC Mark Edkins and DS Terry Rush are pictured returning the recovered stolen watch to a family member. (Photo credit Northants Police).PC Mark Edkins and DS Terry Rush are pictured returning the recovered stolen watch to a family member. (Photo credit Northants Police).
PC Mark Edkins and DS Terry Rush are pictured returning the recovered stolen watch to a family member. (Photo credit Northants Police).

PC Mark Edkins from the Northamptonshire West Burglary Team.team said: “The impact of a burglary is significant regardless of what has been stolen, but the theft of items of sentimental value can greatly add to the distress caused.

“My colleagues and I were really pleased to be able to return the watch, which had belonged to a relative who recently passed away, and I hope this has brought the family a little festive cheer during what has been a difficult year for many people.”

Officers returned the watch, with a Christmas Card from the team, in a presentation box kindly donated by Michael Jones Jewellers in Northampton.