POLICE have launched an appeal after four gold rings were stolen from vulnerable victims at a care home.

North Yorkshire Police have reported the theft of four gold rings which they said had been taken from vulnerable victims at a care home in Skipton.

They are asking for the public's help to find out if any of the rings have been put up for sale.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "We’re hoping to trace four gold rings which are of sentimental value to their owners.

"On Friday, October 11, four gold rings were stolen from vulnerable victims at a care home in Skipton. An investigation is underway, and a 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft.

"He currently remains in police custody.

"We are now requesting the public’s assistance to identify if they have seen either of these rings for sale.

"The first image shows three rings, its specifically the middle ring which has two diamonds. The ring is in the middle and is the ring that was stolen.

"The second image is also three rings, a wedding band, engagement ring with three diamonds, and eternity ring with diamond inserts. All three of these rings were stolen."

PC Sharon Leverton from the Craven Neighbourhood Policing team said: “We’re keen to reunite these items with their owners as they hold significant sentimental value to them.

“If you have seen these rings on social media or local selling sites in the last week or have any information which will help us locate these rings, then please contact us as matter of urgency”.

Anyone who can help with the investigation should email william.knight2@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Please quote reference number 12240186291 when passing on information.