First World War medals belonging to late father stolen in burglary of 94-year-old woman's Stourbridge home
A thief has ransacked the home of a 94-year-old woman, stealing two 'hugely sentimental' First World War medals belonging to her late father.
Police called the raid 'distressing' today as they launched an appeal into the burglary which happened at a home in Stourbridge.
Silverware, jewellery and cash were taken in the burglary, which took place just over a week ago.
But it is the theft of the distinctive war medals which has left the family reeling, say police.
Both medals are embossed around the edges with the name 'A.Hogbin' along with his rank and military service number.
The medals, similar to those above, were removed from a picture frame in the house where they were presented side by side with a photograph of her father.
The medals are the British War Medal 1914-18 and The Allied Victory Medal.
Police are appealing for help after valuable war medals were stolen last Thursday.
The 94-year-old woman who lives at the property was out when the suspect broke in.
It is believe they were taken sometime between 7.30pm and 11.30pm.
Pc Drew Turner, from the investigation team, said: "To come home and find that such precious possessions have been stolen is distressing.
"We are determined to get these items back to the owner. The medals are of great sentimental value, she is desperate to have them returned."
"I'd urge anyone who has been offered a medal for sale to come forward and tell us."
If anyone has information on the theft or the medals they are asked to contact Pc Turner at drew.turner@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or West Midlands Police on 101.
