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Thieves target war medals in Wakefield property

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after medals was stolen from a property in Wakefield.

Credit: West Yorkshire Police

Police say the incident happened between 11th and 12th March in the Calder Grove area of Wakefield.

Four medals were stolen during the burglary and the 69-year-old victim's engagement ring. One of the medals was the African Star, which has an 8th army bar across it.

The medals were of great sentimental value to the victim as well as her engagement ring and are completely irreplaceable. They are distinctive items and would stand out if they were being offered for sale.

– Det Constable Helen Robinson, Wakefield CID