When Claire Haigh's baby daughter Sofia died, all she had left were memories and a few precious mementoes of her short life.

Now thieves have stolen one of her most cherished possessions.

Sofia died last March, aged 20 months, from a heart condition.

Apart from photographs and videos, the family had few lasting memories of her. One was a gold bracelet given to her as a gift when she was born.

On November 22, thieves broke into the family's home in Kenton Road, Hove, and stole the bracelet and a matching one belonging to her elder sister Farannah, four.

Claire said: "It wouldn't be worth that much to anyone else but it is extremely precious to us. It is a special memory I have of her."

The thieves also took some of Claire's jewellery and a video camera.

Sofia's bracelet was an expandable gold band, similar to those often given as christening presents.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999.