Chris and John Whitaker's home was ransacked by thieves, who took sentimental items Credit: ITV News Central
The family of a man from Derbyshire whose wife died in October say they are 'disgusted' after thieves ransacked his house while he was out with his family.
John Whitaker from Heanor was spending time with his daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren when thieves ransacked all of the rooms in his home, taking a number of expensive and sentimental items.
All of the rooms in John's house in Heanor were raided Credit: Melissa Kelly
It happened during the early hours of Sunday morning. The family believe that the burglary was targeted.
John's family believe the thieves were looking for money raised for charity in his wife's memory Credit: Melissa Kelly
The thieves stole a number of family heirlooms, including John's mother's nine-carat vintage gold watch.
A nine-carat Omega vintage gold watch belonging to John's mother was one of the sentimental items taken. Credit: Melissa Kelly
