WW1 watch stolen from Blyth museum

The gold pocket watch was stolen from the Blyth Battery Museum on Links Road in the town Credit: Northumbria Police

Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a watch from the Blyth Battery Museum commemorating WW1 bravery.

The gold pocket watch was stolen from the Blyth Battery Museum on Links Road in the town and was reported on Monday, April 10 at 4pm.

The watch was on display in the museum when thieves forced a window to get inside to steal it. The round gold pocket watch has the following inscription:

"Presented to TRMr Jas Thompson, DSM by the Military Merit Committee in recognition of his gallantry in the Great European War, 21st May 1920."

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting reference number 040464J/17 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.