MORE than £33,000 worth of jewellery has been stolen in two burglaries.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the high-value break-ins in Rother which happened within the space of seven days.

Officers were called to an address in Mountfield Lane, Robertsbridge, on February 11 after some £23,000 worth of jewellery was stolen between midday and 3pm.

Police would like to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour in the area around that time - in particular information regarding a white van, believed to be a Mercedes.

On February 17, officers responded to a similar call at an address in Hurst Green, Etchingham.

Gold jewellery worth around £5,000 to £10,000 was stolen between midday and around 1.30pm.

Anyone with any information, including anyone who may have any CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage, is urged to contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 750 of 11/02 (Robertsbridge) or serial 808 of 17/02 (Etchingham).