Police are looking for the owner of around fifty pieces of jewellery thought to be stolen, after they were found in a pillowcase behind a village pub.

Saffron Walden Reporter: A member of the public found around fifty items of jewellery in a pillowcase behind the Yew Tree Inn in Manuden.A member of the public found around fifty items of jewellery in a pillowcase behind the Yew Tree Inn in Manuden. (Image: Archant)

Police are looking for the owner of around fifty pieces of jewellery thought to be stolen, after they were found in a pillowcase behind a village pub.

A member of the public recovered the items behind the Yew Tree Inn in Manuden, before bringing them to Saffron Walden police station.

A commemorative coin, issued by Essex County Council and celebrating UK citizenship, was amongst the pieces, as well as a large amount of costume jewellery and a Swatch watch.

The theft has not yet been reported.

Anyone with information should contact PC 2724 Cox or PC 1784 McNamara at Saffron Walden police station by dialling 101.