Police are seeking the public’s help after high-value watches and designer handbags were stolen during a house burglary.
Five masked men, who were wearing dark clothing and carrying lump hammers/pickaxes, smashed their way into a property off Knowle Lane, Kimberley.
A man was hit with a hammer before the suspects demanded valuables and access to a safe. He suffered bruising and swelling.
They fled the property with a number of high-value watches, several handbags, a mobile phone, and a purse containing bank cards.
Detectives are actively investigating the burglary, which happened around 7.30pm on Thursday (4 December), and are continuing to do everything they can to identify the suspects and recover the stolen goods.
Detective Constable James Gill, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We’re appealing directly to anyone who was in this area around the time this incident happened and may have seen something.
“If you saw anything suspicious or if you may have any recorded CCTV or dashcam footage which could help us with our ongoing inquiries, then please get in touch with us as soon as possible.
“While our inquiries remain ongoing, we currently believe the suspects used a vehicle to make their escape, potentially heading into the Knowle Lane Estate, south of the A610, or north across the A610/footbridge towards Knowle Hill.
“As such, we’re keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a dark grey hatchback, or its occupants, in the area bewteen 7.20pm and 7.50pm o Thursday 4 December. Any information will be treated in the strictest confidence.”
Anyone who has any information is urged to report it directly to Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 631 of 4 December 2025, or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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