THIEVES who broke into the home of an elderly couple and stole war medals and cash are being sought by police in the Forest of Dean.

The break-in happened between 9am and 1pm on Monday, July 27 in the village of Brockweir, in the Wye Valley, while the owners were out.

A side door to the house was forced open and a search of drawers, cupboards and boxes was made before the burglars made off with three sets of World War Two medals and a quantity of cash.

The elderly couple were left very shaken and upset by the incident.

The stolen medals include the Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident no 194 of 27 July 2015.