Police are appealing for information after a ladies’ Rolex watch was stolen from a house in Leigh.

The watch was among several items of jewellery stolen from a house in Mountdale Gardens between 8.30am and 9.30am on Friday, August 23 after a door was forced.

The watch is valued in excess of £2,500 and is similar to one shown in the picture.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Dc Wayne Lagden, or his colleagues at Southend CID, on 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.