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Search over pocket watch stolen in burglary

Sarah TurnnidgeBBC News, West of England
News imageAvon and Somerset Police The pocket watch on a white surface, face up. It is gold with a very detailed face. It is next to a thick gold chain with a distinctive pendant on one end and what looks like a key on the other. Avon and Somerset Police
Entry to a property was forced during the burglary, police say

Officers investigating a burglary have released pictures of a sentimental pocket watch stolen during the incident.

Avon and Somerset Police shared pictures of the watch following the burglary at a property on Clavelshay Road, North Petherton, Somerset.

Entry to the property was forced, police said, between 19:30 BST on Thursday and 19:45 on Friday.

Tools, two gold chains and the pocket watch - described as "distinctive and very sentimental" - were stolen.

News imageAvon and Somerset Police A close-up shot of the gold pocket watch. The watch is open and has several small engravings inside the case. Avon and Somerset Police
The watch has been described as very sentimental

Police have urged anyone who knows the location of the items or who may have information, including dashcam or CCTV footage, to get in touch.

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