WAR medals belonging to Teignmouth resident Sheila Robinson’s father and uncle have been stolen during a daring daytime break-in on her home.

Mrs Robinson is hoping a public appeal will lead to their return.

She said: ‘It’s been very upsetting and I would be delighted to get them back.’

The medals were not on display at her home in Bitton Park Road but the burglars, who broke in while she was out at work, took a haul of other items too including jewellery, mobiles and laptops.

While the medals have little monetary value, they have real sentimental value for Mrs Robinson.

Detectives investigating the theft are hoping someone will come forward with information.

The break-in happened between 7.40am and 11am on Friday, October 20.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of these medals, or has any information, is asked to call 101 or email [email protected] quoting crime reference CR/91246/17.

Information can be passed anonymously through via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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