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Leicester burglary victim sent £10,000 and anonymous apology Leicester burglary victim sent £10,000 and anonymous apology
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An anonymous apology and £10,000 in cash was sent to a victim whose house was raided by burglars who made off with a large haul of jewellery.An anonymous apology and £10,000 in cash was sent to a victim whose house was raided by burglars who made off with a large haul of jewellery.
Yakub Caratella's Leicester home was targeted by hooded thieves who stole about £25,000 of gold and watches. Yakub Caratella's Leicester home was targeted by hooded thieves who stole gold and watches worth about £25,000.
After he put an appeal in the Leicester Mercury a note of apology was sent to his house along with the cash.After he put an appeal in the Leicester Mercury a note of apology was sent to his house along with the cash.
More than a year after the original theft in January 2012, Mr Caratella is now offering a "substantial reward".More than a year after the original theft in January 2012, Mr Caratella is now offering a "substantial reward".
Detectives believe two people broke in to the detached property in Allerton Drive through the conservatory before ripping out the security system.Detectives believe two people broke in to the detached property in Allerton Drive through the conservatory before ripping out the security system.
'Incredibly lengthy investigation''Incredibly lengthy investigation'
Once inside, the burglars searched the whole house before making off with the haul, which included an 18 carat gold ring with a diamond, a Rolex watch, a Breitling watch and Masonic jewellery.Once inside, the burglars searched the whole house before making off with the haul, which included an 18 carat gold ring with a diamond, a Rolex watch, a Breitling watch and Masonic jewellery.
PC Adam Goodenough, from Leicestershire Police, said: "This has been an incredibly lengthy and detailed investigation, made even more complex by the fact that £10,000 was left at Mr Caratella's home.PC Adam Goodenough, from Leicestershire Police, said: "This has been an incredibly lengthy and detailed investigation, made even more complex by the fact that £10,000 was left at Mr Caratella's home.
"This isn't the first time Mr Caratella has been the victim of a burglary and although it has been a year since the last incident took place, we are still determined to find those responsible.""This isn't the first time Mr Caratella has been the victim of a burglary and although it has been a year since the last incident took place, we are still determined to find those responsible."
As part of the investigation officers have carried out door-to-door inquiries, appealed for witnesses, carried out forensic investigations and looked at CCTV in and around the Allerton Drive area.As part of the investigation officers have carried out door-to-door inquiries, appealed for witnesses, carried out forensic investigations and looked at CCTV in and around the Allerton Drive area.
But the two burglars remain at large.But the two burglars remain at large.