Luxury watch worth £40,000 stolen in north London

 
Heirloom: the Patek Philippe watch worth £40,000
Alexandra Rucki6 August 2014
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An antique watch valued at £40,000 was stolen from a house in north London.

Police are appealing for information following the break in at the house in Christchurch Avenue, Kilburn, which took place sometime between 9.15am and 11.15am.

The Patek Philippe watch held a huge sentimental value to the owner and was originally owned by his grandfather.

He said: “This was my grandfather's watch passed down to me through the generations from my late mother, who herself passed away in 2011.

"It holds massive sentimental value and is irreplaceable. I was simply holding it for my son when it was his time to take possession. Whoever has it, please return it.”

An iPad, laptop, pair of black Asprey diamond encrusted cufflinks and a collection of coins were also taken.

Detective Sergeant Paul Woodham said: “I would appeal to anyone who has been offered this watch, or any of the items taken during this burglary, to contact police.

"We are issuing a picture of the watch in the hope someone will recognise it and help us locate it so it can be returned to its rightful owner."

Anyone with information can call 101 quoting ref: CRIS 1918947/14. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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