BURGLARS smashed a patio door before breaking into a home near Winchester and stealing high-value jewellery and a safe.
Police are appealing for information after the incident on Main Road, Otterbourne.
The items of jewellery have great sentimental value to the victims and police are keen to speak to anyone who has information on the burglary.
A Hampshire Police spokesman said: “Were you in the area on Thursday evening/ Did you see any suspicious activity or vehicles driving away at speed?”
Anyone who witnessed the incident, which happened between 6.50pm and 7.4opm on February 11, can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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