Eric Morecambe's widow may have been burgled by thieves who learned from social media that she was going to be out.



Joan Bartholomew's home in Hertfordshire was raided while she was in Blackpool for the unveiling of a statue in memory of her husband and his comedy partner Ernie Wise.

Police say a number of items of jewellery were taken.

Police statement:

Hertfordshire Constabulary is investigating a burglary which occurred at an address in Harpenden.

The incident happened at a property between 10.30am on Thursday, October 13 and 5pm on Saturday, October 15.

Various items of jewellery were taken.

Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to contact St Albans Local Crime Unit on the non-emergency number 101.