A Dover mother is appealing for the return of valuable items stolen from her Crabble Hill home on Monday.

Mandy Murphy was on the school run, collecting her daughter from school between 2.20pm and 3.20pm when her house was broken into.

A pink Hudl tablet, along with expensive jewellery and £200 in cash was taken.

Mrs Murphy said: “My wedding ring, my mum’s wedding ring and anniversary gifts are all irreplaceable.

“They managed to prise open a window on the ground floor after damaging another and then helped themselves.

"Walking into the mess they made was very distressing for us both."

'Walking into the mess they made was very distressing for us both.' - Ms Murphy

Opportunists also tried to access another house in the same street, police have confirmed.
Two teenagers described as Eastern European, are being sought in connection with the burglary.

They were on push bikes and are believed to be about 16.

A police spokesman said: “One is described as ‘Eastern European’ and the other one was ‘mixed race’. They might be witnesses.”

Mrs Murphy said she has been to second hand shops in the area with leaflets showing what was stolen.

Advice on how to prevent opportunists targeting home has also been released by officers.
It urges people to double lock uPVC doors and close windows.

The spokesman said: “Burglars often break into homes from the garden where they have less chance of being seen.

“Don’t forget to secure your shed - tools that are easily accessible can be used to break in to your home.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 101.

Alternatively if you have information but would prefer to remain anonymous, call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.