If you have been the victim of a burglary in the past few months, some of this property may belong to you.

Basildon police are searching for the owners of several pieces of jewellery and other items recovered from four addresses raided in Laindon and Hackney, London.

The goods are believed to have been stolen from between 60 and 70 Laindon homes by a gang of thieves in the past two months.

Among the more distinctive items recovered were two mini-cameras, an air pistol and a locket with a toddler's photograph inside.

If you recognise your property, contact Det Sgt Trevor Garrard at Basildon police on 01268 532212.

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