Police Appeal After Gold Necklace Named Bluebell, Poppy, Pernod Stolen

West Midlands Police have appealed for help tracing a distinctive gold necklace featuring three cat charms engraved with the names Bluebell, Poppy and Pernod after it was stolen from a property on Gloucester Road, Walsall. The force shared a photograph of the piece following the burglary, urging anyone who recognises the design to come forward.

Officers say three men reportedly entered the property on January 31 between 5.50pm and 6.10pm and left with the gold necklace and a bag of change. The narrow time window and the specific location on Gloucester Road are central to enquiries, as investigators seek witnesses or dash-cam and CCTV footage that might place the suspects in the area during that 20-minute span.

The theft is being treated as an appealable case in the region, and West Midlands Police have circulated an image of the necklace to aid identification. The owner’s connection to the item is explicitly personal: A spokesperson for the force said: "The stolen piece of jewellery has sentimental value for its owner." That appeal to sentiment underlines why the force is asking the public to look closely at the three named charms rather than just the metalwork.

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police by calling 101 and quoting crime number 20/133877/26. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Investigators have supplied the crime reference to streamline tip-offs and to link any sightings or pawn shop approaches directly to the enquiry.

The appeal was also visible on social media, with posts titled "Police appeal to trace gold cat name necklace stolen in Walsall burglary" appearing on Facebook and X; one Facebook share noted by name involved Lynn Hawthorne and two others. Police statements make no further public disclosure about suspect descriptions, vehicle details, or whether arrests have been made, and enquiries remain ongoing.

For collectors and owners of sentimental personalised jewellery, the case is a reminder of how recognisable custom pieces can be both treasured and targeted. West Midlands Police continue to ask anyone who recognises the trio of names or the silhouette of the three cat charms to contact 101 quoting 20/133877/26 or to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.