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Star Wars figures worth £20,000 stolen in Hampshire burglary
Published: 23rd Jul 2012 17:27:53
Star Wars figures worth an estimated £20,000 have been stolen from a house in Hampshire.
The 80 collectible figurines, complete with original display cases and cards, were among a number of items taken from a property in Knowle village.
Officers said the back window of the house was removed in the burglary some time between 13 and 15 July.
Limited edition display DVD box sets of Harry Potter, Alien and Predator were also taken.
The display boxes, in the shape of an Alien head, Predator head and Hogwarts Castle, have a combined value of about £800.
Other items stolen from the house in Greater Horseshoe Walk included a Blu-Ray player and about 500 DVDs, a games console, digital camera and jewellery.
Police are appealing for information.
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BBC News, 2012. Star Wars figures worth £20,000 stolen in Hampshire burglary. [Online] (Updated 23 Jul 2012)Available at: http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1442190-Star-Wars-figures-worth-20-000-stolen-in-Hampshire-burglary [Accessed 15th May 2013]
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