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We're trying to locate the owners of a high value watch and six bikes which were found at an address in Podsmead. A man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft and the items were recovered as a result. The items which we believe to be stolen are as follows: - A ladies Rolex Day-Date watch - A black and red Voodoo bike - A silver and green Boardman bike - A red FreeGo bike - A black and green Cannondale bike - A black Devinci Vancouver bike with white wheel trims - A grey and turquoise Cannondale synapse If you are the owner of these items or know who may belong to please call 101 with incident 63 of 14 August.

On Saturday evening police received a report of an incident in Cheltenham where a man had been seen committing a lewd act. The incident happened between 5.10pm and 5.15pm in the Burrows Park, just off Arden Road. The man is described as being white, is believed to be aged in his 30s, around 6ft in height, of a medium build and had brown hair. He had whistled at children in the area but did not speak to them or approach them. Anyone with information about this incident should call police on 101 and reference 321 of 11 August.

Police are seeking information about a burglary at a supermarket where a quantity of cigarettes were stolen. Offenders forced entry to the store on Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown at approximately 2.45am on Friday. Enquiries are ongoing but anyone with information about this burglary is asked to call police on 101 and quote incident 29 of 10 August.

We're appealing for information following a burglary in Tuffley where a number of sentimental items of jewellery were stolen. At some time between 1am and 7am today (Friday) an unknown offender/s entered the property which belonged to a woman aged in her 90s. Items stolen include a gold ring with diamonds set in, a gold eternity ring with two rubies and three diamonds, a gold ruby cluster ring and a small red leather purse approximately four inches in length. The victim was asleep at the time of the burglary. If you have seen any items similar to those described advertised for sale, or have any information which could help with enquiries, please call police on 101 and quote incident 69 of 10 August.