Baugur's UK retail presence also includes fashion chains Karen Millen, Oasis and Whistles, jewellery stores Goldsmiths, and London toy shop Hamleys.

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Mrs Rodgers also discovered some of her jewellery was missing, including gold rings, earrings, chains and a rectangular pendant given to her by her late husband, Roy, on their 50th wedding anniversary.

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Officers said a "considerable amount of jewellery" was stolen from John Lewis, including sapphire, diamond, ruby and emerald pendant chains and rings.

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