Jewellery and sentimental items including a distinctive brooch were stolen from a house.

The burglary happened at a house in Staplecross near Hastings on August 2.

The brooch features two deer behind a glass case with a metal frame.

Two engraved silver candlestick holders, a Rotary wrist watch, a gold heart pendant and several strands of pearls of varying lengths were also taken, and it is possible they could have been sold or exchanged together.

Sussex Police said if anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of this jewellery to report it or call 101, quoting serial 1032 of 02/08.