Military medals stolen by callous thieves during house break-in

Military medals of huge sentimental value were stolen by callous thieves during a break-in at a house in Salford. The burglars were disturbed by the householder returning home but got away with a number of items including three medals.

They include medals recognising efforts in the war in Afghanistan, as well as the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal. Police say the burglary happened some time before 10pm on the evening of Saturday, April 9.

Officers believe three burglars broke into the house, and they are now appealing for help in catching them. In a statement GMP said: "We are appealing for information after military medals were stolen during a burglary in Salford.

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"On Saturday 9 April 2022, some time between 9.20pm and 10pm, three unknown offenders broke into a house in the Victoria Crescent area of Eccles. During the burglary the offenders were disturbed by the victim returning home and fled the scene.

"A number of items were stolen from the property, including three medals that are of great sentimental value to the owner including OSM Afghanistan, NATO ISAF and Queen's Diamond Jubilee medals, similar to the ones pictured."

Detective Constable Max Baimak, of GMPs Salford District Neighbourhood Team, said: "I’d like to appeal to anyone who has any information at all, or anyone who may have been offered these medals for sale, to please contact police as we would very much like to return them to their rightful owner.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5272 or 0161 856 5063, quoting log number 3221 of the 9th April 2022. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on