A FAMILY are appealing for the return of a stolen wedding ring with "huge sentimental value".

The gold wedding band belonged to a late relative and the family are said to be devastated it has been stolen.

The ring, along with other jewellery, Rolex watches and a large safe, was taken from a house in Dros y Mor near Marine Parade in Penarth.

The elderly occupier was on an extended holiday at the time, but it has been established that the burglary happened some time between May 18 and May 25. They gained access by smashing a back window.

Penarth Times: A wedding ring, similar to the one pictured, has been stolenA wedding ring, similar to the one pictured, has been stolen (Image: South Wales Police)

Penarth Times: Jewellery was also stolen as well as a Rolex and a safeJewellery was also stolen as well as a Rolex and a safe (Image: South Wales Police)

Detective Sergeant Gareth Martin said the family hope the person who stole the wedding ring shows some compassion.

“The family are devasted by this incident,” said Sergeant Martin.

"They are appealing to the person responsible to show some compassion and somehow return the ring which has an inscription inside, like the one pictured.

"They would like whoever has the ring to please hand it into a police station or return by any other way they see fit.

Penarth Times: The incident happened at Penarth's Dros y MorThe incident happened at Penarth's Dros y Mor (Image: Google Maps)

Penarth Times: Dros y Mor (red box) near Penarth Pier Dros y Mor (red box) near Penarth Pier (Image: Google Maps)

“Burglary not only involves the loss of personal property, but also causes significant emotional distress.

“South Wales Police is committed to investigating serious and complex crimes such as burglary."

Anyone with information on this burglary or the whereabouts of the stolen jewellery are asked to contact South Wales Police quoting occurrence number 2300169926.