The rings were traded in at Preston Cash Converters before being sold on 'sometime after May 14'
Cruel burglars broke into a widow's home and stole her wedding ring and another belonging to her dead husband.
Lancashire Constabulary said the rings were then traded in at Preston Cash Converters before being sold on 'sometime after May 14'. The couple had been married for 59 years and officers said the rings carry 'incredible sentimental' value. An appeal has now been launched to trace the people that bought the rings so the 'treasured items' can be reunited with the victim. Officers have today released pictures of the rings and is asking anyone who bought them to get in contact.In a statement, Preston Police said: "Do you recognise these rings? Have you purchased them from Cash Converters in Preston sometime after 14th May?
"What you may not have known is that these two rings are wedding rings that were stolen during a burglary at a house in Preston and the owner would really like them back. The victim was married to her husband for 59 years before he passed away so you can imagine how incredibly sentimental these items are.
"If you bought either of these rings, we would ask that you consider getting in touch with us so that we can potentially reunite the victim with these treasured items. If you have any information, please contact us on 101, quoting the log number 1225 of the 13th May 2024 or email [email protected]"
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