CCTV released after thousands of pounds of jewellery stolen during burglaries

Officers are appealing for the public’s help after a series of burglaries in Derby, Amber Valley, and the Derbyshire Dales.

The incidents, which have mainly occurred in Quarndon and Belper, have seen thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and designer items stolen.

The incidents took place at the following locations – and saw the offenders either smash windows or force doors at the back of the properties in the late afternoon and evening:

• Church Road, Quarndon – 10 November between 5.30pm and 8pm
• Two houses in Woodlands Road, Quarndon – 9 November between 4.45pm and 7.20pm
• Burley Lane, Quarndon – 25 November at 6.40pm
• Summer Lane, Wirksworth – 26 November between 3.20pm and 6.50pm
• Sandybrook Close, Ashbourne – between 24 and 26 November
• The Nook, Holbrook – 9 November between 5pm and 11pm
• Ryknield Road, Belper – between 28 October and 8 November
• West Bank Road, Allestree – between 1 November and 3 November

CCTV recovered from the scene of the incident in Burley Lane, Quarndon, on 25 November, shows three men who were in the area at 6.40pm.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who is able to help detectives with their enquiries – in particular anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage that may have caught those responsible.

If you have footage please ensure that it is secured on a device where it will not be over-written and saved for officers to be able to collect and view.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire police with reference 23*698441:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form 
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page 
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact 
• Phone – call us on 101 

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.