A THIEF stole over �1,000 worth of jewellery including a 12 inch high jewellery box that plays an Elvis Presley song after breaking into a Scratby home.

A THIEF stole over �1,000 worth of jewellery including a 12 inch high jewellery box that plays an Elvis Presley song after breaking into a Scratby home.

The haul taken from Beach Road included a �925 silver bracelet, a �300 wishbone diamond and gold ring, a �200 Celtic design gold bracelet and an emerald and diamond flower gold engagement ring worth nearly �300.

Other stolen items included rings, bracelets and earrings, along with �300 in cash after the intruder broke in through the back patio doors between 2.30pm and 6.50pm on Saturday.

Police spokeswoman Suzanne Crannage said: “These items of jewellery were of huge sentimental value and officers are very keen to speak to anyone who knows anything about the incident.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident should phone DC Kevin Maskell at Yarmouth police on 0845 4564567 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.