SEVERAL items of jewellery have been stolen from a Helensburgh house following a suspected break-in.

The property in Monaebrook Place, to the east of the town, was targeted between 10am on Wednesday, October 16 and 12.30am the following day.

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Police investigators have carried out a full forensic examination of the address after three watches and numerous items of jewellery were reported missing.

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The householder was not at home during the break-in and full costs of the missing goods are still to be confirmed.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Helensburgh police immediately.