NORTH Yorkshire police have launched an appeal after an 18-carat gold ring, World War II medals and other items were stolen from a property in Harrogate.

The ring, which is also encrusted with rubies, sapphires, emerald sand diamonds was stolen a long with a silver hip flask, a gold locket, silver fern earrings and World War II medals.

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The jewellery was stolen from a property on Woodlands Drive on May 29 and police are asking anyone who recognises the ring, was offered the ring for sale, or inadvertently bought it.

Officers are also looking to trace a man leaving the house who is described as young, white, approximately 5ft 7in and wearing high-visibility jacket with a grey hood.

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Police are asking anyone with information about the ring or has any other information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police by email 000740@northyorkshire.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210127985.

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