Police are investigating a house burglary and high-value jewellery theft.

The burglary and theft took place at a house on Stonehouse Park, Thursby, between March 11 and 16. 

A spokesperson from Cumbria police said: "Unknown offenders have forced entry and stolen high-value jewellery from the property.

"Police are appealing for any information from people who may have seen or heard something in the area, alternatively if anything has been captured on CCTV.

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"Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 68 of 17 March.

"You can also phone on 101.

"Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

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