Police are investigating the alleged theft of gold jewellery from a home in Horncastle.

Appealing for information about the incident, a spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: “Two men visited an address in Banovallum Gardens on the morning of Friday, 3 September where they agreed to buy a number of gold pieces from an elderly individual.

“While the owner agreed to sell some items, one of the men is suspected to have taken four gold necklaces that were not for sale.

“These necklaces held tremendous sentimental value to the victim.”

An image of one of the men police wish to speak to as part of their investigation.

placeholder image — An image of one of the men police wish to speak to as part of their investigation.

They added: “We believe the man pictured can help us in our investigations and are seeking help to identify him.”

If you think you can help, or have any other information that you think could prove useful, email [email protected] quoting the incident number 178 of 06/09/26.