POLICE have launched an appeal after several military medals were stolen when a vehicle was broken into in Barrow.

Between 5pm on Monday and 3.45pm yesterday a vehicle was broken into "in the Barrow area", and the medals stolen from inside.

The medals taken include the General Service Medal, Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and a Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.

If any member of the public has information about the theft, and can help police with their inquiry, please contact them via 101 quoting crime reference SF1703796.

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