Wednesday, 1st August 2007 (2702 views)

A hoard of stolen gold jewellery has been recovered in premises in Peterborough following a police raid, it has been revealed.

The Peterborough Evening Times reports that most of the items were taken from the homes of Asian families.

The recovered gold booty includes bangles and bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings; the jewellery was discovered following raids on four premises.

"Some of the items are very distinctive and some would have been made specifically for their owner. We are keen to make sure all these items are returned to their rightful homes," detective constable Matt Ditcher told the newspaper.

According to the Peterborough Evening Times, there are estimated to be about 100 pieces, a number of which are made from 24 carat gold.

Some items are believed to be items that have been passed down through generations and given as brides' dowries.

In related news, a stolen gold dress worth AUS $500,000 (£209,000) was recently returned to its owner in Australia.

 

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