Deceased relatives' jewellery stolen while family prepared for barbecue

Lincolnshire Police said the incident happened between 2.30-3.30pm on Silvertoft Lane.

A police statement said: “While the family were in the garden preparing for a family barbecue, the offenders entered via the back door and stole phones, an iPad and a purse, together with a large amount of jewellery.

“Many of the jewellery pieces were legacies from deceased relatives and held an enormous amount of sentimental value.

Anyone with information shoulc call the police non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 311 of June 17 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111