CCTV image released after £15K bag of diamond rings stolen in Bournemouth

Two people identified as officers continue their search

Author: Mohammed FaizPublished 18th Aug 2022
Last updated 19th Aug 2022

Officers are investigating a high-value theft of jewellery in Bournemouth and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward – with an image of two people they would like to identify being released.

At about 2.15pm on Tuesday 26 July 2022 a man and a woman entered Samuel James Jewellers in Richmond Gardens Arcade to try on some rings. After they had gone, it was noticed that a bag of diamond rings to the value of £14,820 had been stolen.

Police Constable Heidi Nielsen, of Bournemouth police, said:

“Since the incident was reported, I have made a number of enquiries and am now in a position to release an image of two people I would like to identify.

“I am appealing for anyone who recognises them to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220120830.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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