Thieves raided a home in Radlett before stealing jewellery including a watch.

Hertfordshire Constabulary has launched an appeal following the burglary, which occurred between 5pm on Tuesday, August 3 and 6.15pm on Wednesday, August 4, at a property in Shenley Hill.

Police say thieves broke into a property and carried out a messy search before taking jewellery of great sentimental value.

One of the items taken was a Rolex watch with the inscription ‘Happy 21st Birthday’ on the back.

Detective Constable Tilly Parker, who is investigating, said: “Did you see anything suspicious in Shenley Hill on Tuesday or Wednesday of last week (3/4 August)?

“Have you seen the items pictured for sale or do you have information which could assist the investigation?

“If you are able to help I can be contacted directly via email at tilly.parker@herts.police.uk."

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/59962/21.