Police probe £50k jewellery raid

The raid happened between Saturday June 20 and Friday July 10 in Pleasance Avenue -- a busy through road on the west side of the River Nith. Detectives say the high value haul included a tanzanite and diamond ring, bracelet and necklace, an emerald and diamond ring, bracelet and necklace, pearl necklaces and a number of diamond rings and earrings. A sum of money was also taken by the intruder or intruders. Detective Constable Lorna Douglas of Dumfries Police said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in Pleasance Avenue, in the area around Troqueer Primary School, over this period." NEWSDESK: 01461-202417