Appeal for owner of 'stolen' medals found in a car

The medals included a First World War Victory Medal (second from left) and three masonic medals (on the right)

Police want to trace the owners of several war medals and jewellery that were found in a car.

Hertfordshire Police asked the driver of a Ford Focus to stop in Cassiobury Estate, Watford, at around 01:30 BST on 14 August. They declined, and a short 'pursuit' began.

Officers later found the vehicle abandoned near Watford Bowls Club, and the area was searched, but no arrests were made.

Items were recovered from the car which were believed to have been stolen. One of the medals had the name 'A H LAMBERT' inscribed on it, along with a potential reference number beginning with K. Officers also seized items of jewellery, including brooches and necklaces, and a quantity of old coins.

Officers also seized items of jewellery, including brooches and necklaces and a quantity of old coins

Hertfordshire Police said work was ongoing to trace the occupant(s) of the vehicle.

Det Sgt Vicky Sexton, from the Watford local crime unit, said: "These items are clearly of great sentimental value to somebody, and so far we've not been able to match them to any current crime reports on our system.

"We are releasing these images in the hope that someone may recognise them and come forward, so we can reunite them with their rightful owner.

"Our inquiry is progressing, but if you think you know who these items may belong to, please get in touch quoting reference ISR 899 of 14 August."