£5,000 Crimestoppers reward for information on Preston burglary

We're offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information about a burglary that took place at a property in Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire on Saturday 2 August 2025.

A gang of four forced entry to the property and stole a Burton safe approximately one metre square. The safe contained gold, silver and diamond necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and watches with a combined estimated current day value of £500,000, some of which are of sentimental value and can’t be replaced. 

Emerald cut diamond ring

See a PDF with pictures and descriptions of some of the stolen items 

Police believe the suspects are from the Walton area of Merseyside. They left the property in a Ford C-Max with cloned plates.  

Do you have information which could help? You can tell us what you know and remain 100% anononymous - no police, no courts, no witness statements. Call free any time of day or night on 0800 555 111 or fill in our quick and easy online form, here on our website:

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As a charity, independent of the police, Crimestoppers is supporting this investigation by offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information we exclusively receive that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the burglary. The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on Tuesday, 18th November 2025.

***Note: Information passed directly to the police will not qualify for a reward***

“We know someone out there has vital information about this burglary and those involved. If that person is you, I urge you to tell us what you know – you will remain 100% anonymous. You will never be asked for your name or any personal details, and you will not have to speak to the police or go to court.  

"Since our charity was formed more than 35 years ago, we have kept our promise of total anonymity for everyone who contacts us. Whatever you know - however small it may seem - could be the key to bringing those responsible to justice.”

Mick Duthie, Crimestoppers’ Director of Operations

Anonymity: We guarantee complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.
 
Claiming a reward: The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling us on 0800 555 111. If you contact our charity anonymously via our online form, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with us.
 
Read more about our rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous.

18 August 2025