Palmerston North police are appealing for information after a large amount of jewellery was stolen from a home in the suburb of Awapuni late last month.
The stolen items have huge sentimental value to the victim and have been in the family for generations.
Police have appealed for anyone who has come across any of the pieces of jewellery or has information about their whereabouts to contact them.
Officers have also asked anyone who sees any suspicious activity including people offering items of jewellery for sale at low prices to contact them.
Anyone with information are asked to contact Constable Rickie Chubb at Palmerston North police on (06) 213 9486.