Burglars closed the curtains before ransacking a house in a quiet side street.

The burglars raided the house in Norfolk Avenue in Watford between 8.30pm on Saturday, June 9 and 12.10pm the following day.

They took a large amount of jewellery including women and men’s watches, necklaces and rings, which have great sentimental value to the victims.

Detective Constable Judith Muskett, said: “I’m appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area between the times stated to get in touch.

“I’d also like to hear from anyone who believes they have either been offered stolen jewellery for sale or have seen them being offered for sale.

“You may have information that is vital to this investigation.”

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact DC Muskett by emailing judith.muskett@herts.pnn.police.uk, calling 101, quoting crime reference 41/6509/18 or report information online at www.herts.police.uk/Report.