The Police say, “We are conducting enquiries and are requesting the public’s assistance to help identify the owner of two Silver crown coins that were recovered from a recent search conducted by North Yorkshire Police.

In particular, we are appealing for information in regards to any possible victim of the theft of these items.

There has recently been reported incidents in the Acomb / Holgate area of York of a female attending the addresses of elderly persons and it is believed that this property may be linked to an as yet unidentified victim

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact us on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 1681 Andy Chapman. You can also email andrew.chapman1681@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150199579.

INCIDENT REFERENCE: 12150199579″