York police are appealing for the owners of some distinctive pottery to come forward after it was recovered during a recent property search.

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Officers believe the items may have been stolen during a burglary and want to reunite them with the rightful owner.

The items include a floral dish in the shape of a tea-pot edged in gold, a floral trinket box, a blue, terracotta and white pot, and a silver and pearl brooch.

Anyone who has been the victim of burglary and believes the items are theirs, should contact North Yorkshire police on 101, select option 2 and ask for DC Adam Parkinson at York CID. Or email adam.parkinson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk