An Ilford family returned from their holiday to find a large amount of jewellery had been stolen from their home.

Items taken included two emerald necklaces, one gold necklace, a gold pendant, a gold ring and a pair of gold earrings from the home in Heybridge Drive, Ilford.

Access was gained to the home through one of its rear ground floor doors, between 2pm on March 28 and 4pm on March 31.

Anyone who witnessed the burglary or who has any information should call Pc Suresh Sunder of the Ilford burglary squad on 0208 345 2650, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.