Pensioner's late father's war medals stolen

Police in Bromley are investigating after an 82-year-old woman had her late father’s war medals stolen during a burglary on Saturday.

The burglary took place between 1 and 3pm the day before Remembrance Sunday in Shoreham Way, Bromley. A quantity of cash was also stolen.

Three medals were taken, two from World War 1 and one from World War 2.

The two First World War medals were on ribbons, with at least one engraved with the name H. A. SYMS around the edge.

The Second World War medal had a red and blue ribbon, and was in a small box with a letter personally signed by the Queen.

The first two medals were awarded to the victim’s father in the First World War, after he was very badly wounded. Her father continued his work as a Civil Servant during the Second World War and was awarded the second medal.

Anyone with information, or who has been offered the medals to buy, is asked to contact police via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.