A PAINTING by Edward Burne-Jones was among the items taken in two burglaries at the same property in Linchmere, near Haslemere in June.
Thieves struck first at a secluded cottage between June 3-8, taking a version of Burne-Jones’ Hope in Prison from its frame. In the second theft, between June 17-20, silver cutlery and a pair of candlesticks were taken.
Det Con Pippa Hannard of West Sussex police said they want to trace a blue people carrier – possibly a Vauxhall Zafira or similar – seen in the area on June 11-12. Anyone with information is asked to phone 101, quoting serial 797 of 08/06 concerning the painting theft and 813 of 20/06 concerning the silver theft.