Suspected stolen jewellery seized (From Witney Gazette)

Suspected stolen jewellery seized

3:00pm Tuesday 15th January 2008 in Witney By Matt Wilkinson

SUSPECTED stolen jewellery was seized in a raid on a caravan site during an investigation into rogue traders.

About 18 police and trading standards officers raided The Beeches caravan site, in London Road, Chipping Norton, on Friday morning.

A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud, and has been released on bail.

After searching a caravan and car, police seized a number of gold rings and earrings (pictured) which officers believe may be linked to a burglary in Oxfordshire.

Now police are appealing for anyone who recognises the jewellery, or believes they may have been stolen to contact them.

Det Sgt Craig Kirby said: "We will continue to target rogue traders and distraction burglars.

"These type of offences on the elderly and vulnerable will not be tolerated."

The raid was part of an on-going investigation into rogue traders and distraction burglars in Oxfordshire.

Anyone who recognises the jewellery should contact police, on 08458 505505 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.