Several items of jewellery were stolen after thieves broke into a home in Offton, near Ipswich.
The incident happened some time between 10.15am and 1pm on Friday at a home in Ipswich Road, Suffolk police said.
An unknown number of thieves broke through the back door of the property and conducted an untidy search.
A number of items of jewellery, including a gold watch, were amongst the goods that were stolen.
It is also believed that the thieves also stole a red pillowcase to carry the items away.
Witnesses to the burglary, or anybody with information related to the incident, are asked to contact police, quoting reference 52966/20.
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