Police keen to return stolen property to rightful owners

Upper Hutt Police have recovered a large amount of stolen property and are keen to return it to its rightful owners.

Sergeant Quentin Ward says the property was recovered at a Birchville address last week as a result of other inquiries Police were carrying out.

"The stolen property includes some sentimental items that I am sure people will be missing. These include watches, jewellery, unique badges and some medals."

Sergeant Ward says some of the stolen property has already been returned to owners in Eastbourne, Totara Park and Wellington, who were all victims of burglaries.

"We are really keen to hear from anyone who may recognise their property in the attached photos, which may have been stolen in recent burglaries throughout the Wellington district."

Anyone who does recognise their property should contact Upper Hutt Police on (04) 527 2300.