Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Galway jewellery burglary

Gardaí in Galway are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in which more than €100,000 worth of jewellery was stolen.

The jewels were stolen from a private residence in the Kilcolgan area of Galway between November 26 and December 4, 2010 - when the house was unoccupied

Among the haul of jewellery stolen from the house in Kilcolgan was a three-carat diamond solitaire on a slim gold band worth €30,000 and a ladies Rolex watch encrusted with diamonds which was also worth €30,000.

Other items taken include a diamond bracelet worth €25,000-thousand euro and a Victorian diamond ring.

Items with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Pearls and Amethysts were also taken.

Anyone with information or anyone whose been offered any of the jewellery for sale is asked to contact the Gardaí in Gort 091-636400 or any Garda Station.