Antiques thefts in Brighton and Hove could be work of organised gang
10:30am Sunday 15th July 2012 in News
An organised gang could be behind a series of linked antique burglaries.
Homes across Brighton and Hove have been targeted.
On one occasion a widower in his 90s was targeted. As he slept a large number of antiques were stolen.
A thief or thieves forced the window of his home in Roedean Road open and stole two-inch brass clocks, a solid silver tea set, solid silver greyhound and brass candlesticks.
They also took a vintage Mercedes car from his garage which had belonged to his wife who had died.
Police said the man was devastated by the loss of such a sentimental item.
The man’s home was targeted during the early hours of Sunday, July 8.
Distressing On Friday, July 6, at around 10.30am a high value Georgian clock along with solid silver items thatincluded rose vases, coasters, bowls and an Edwardian silver sweet dish plus an original Staffordshire figure were stolen from a house in Vale Avenue, Patcham, Brighton, while the owner had popped to the shops.
On this occasion entry was gained via the back door.
Around the same time an antique charmbracelet with a little fork and trowel charm, was stolen from a property nearby in King George VI Avenue, Hove.
Detective Sergeant KateWitt said it was likely there was more than one offender because of the “bulk and weight” of the items stolen.
She said: “We don’t have any specific intelligence as to why these houses have been targeted.
“It is likely an organised group.
“The offendersmight have been looking in the area in the run-up to the offences.”
She said the elderlyman was “very, very upset”. “He associates the car with his wife,” she said.
“These burglaries have been incredibly distressing for all three victims. The antiques were not only of high monetary value but also incredibly sentimental to their owners.
“We are not ruling outthat allthree burglaries may be linked and that the homes were specifically targeted.”
If you see or hear any suspicious activity please call police on 101.
Source: www.theargus.co.uk
Model aunt! Kendall Jenner entertains little Mason following birth of Kourtney Kardashian's daughter Penelope - Daily Mail
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He became a big brother for the first time last weekend.
And Kendall Jenner is making sure that her adorable nephew Mason doesn't feel left out following the birth of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick's second child, Penelope Scotland.
The 16-year-old model spent yesterday entertaining the two-year-old tot on the beach in Malibu, California.
Doting aunt: Kendall Jenner entertained little Mason with a day out at the beach yesterday
Fun in the sun: Kendall chased her adorable nephew up and down the beach as they played with a football
Wearing a cute turquoise bikini and sunglasses, the reality TV star chased her nephew around on the sand as they played with a football.
Little Mason looked adorable in a pair of blue and white board shorts, and looked thrilled to have his aunt lavishing attention on him during their fun day out.
Kendall also seemed to be having a whale of a time as she chased the tot around, while showcasing her enviable washboard stomach and svelte figure.
Model figure: Kendall showcased her washboard abs in a cute turquoise bikini
Day of fun: The 16-year-old star played football with her cute nephew in Malibu, California
After Kourtney gave birth to baby daughter Penelope Scotland last Sunday, Mason has found himself the centre of attention among his aunts.
Earlier in the week, Khloe Kardashian took the cute youngster out for a sweet treat at a frozen yoghurt shop in Calabasas, California, while Kourtney and Scott spent some time with their newborn.
And the 28-year-old star revealed Mason is adapting to his new role as big brother perfectly.
Aunt Khloe: Earlier in the week, Khloe Kardashian treated Mason to frozen yoghurt in Calabasas, California
Last week, she wrote on her official blog: 'The entire family is literally exploding with joy and have not stopped fawning over our new little girl.
'And Mason is already loving being a big brother! This is just such a special and happy time for my family. Thank you to Kourt and Scott for making such beautiful babies! LOL. (sic)'
New parents: Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian welcomed first daughter Penelope Scotland into the world last Sunday
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
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