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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 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. |
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