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# Man convicted after jewellery stolen from property in Gentleshaw
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/man-convicted-after-jewellery-stolen-from-property-in-gentleshaw/
- Published: 2026-01-26T08:11:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-26T08:12:44.000Z
- Description: A man has been convicted of theft after jewellery was taken from a property in Gentleshaw.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:11, News

A MAN has been convicted of theft after jewellery was taken from a property in Gentleshaw.

James Lancashire, of Church Stretton in Shropshire, admitted two counts of theft in dwelling other than an automatic machine or meter.

The 37-year-old was at Stafford Crown Court in connection with the incident and another in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In Gentleshaw, he was working as an operator in the property industry when he carried out a survey of a home in May 2024.

The victim, a man in his 60s, was in the property while the survey was completed – but three days later, he realised that around £2,250-worth of jewellery, including a sovereign ring, a gold-plated watch and a limited-edition coin commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s death, were missing.

The incident in Newcastle-under-Lyme saw a woman in her 50s show Lancashire around her home before letting him get on with the survey. But a platinum diamond ring, an engagement ring, a wedding ring and a Tag Diver’s watch – worth a total of around £11,000 – were taken.

An investigation saw Lancashire arrested. The sovereign ring was later located at a pawn shop in Telford and returned to the victim.

PC Daniel Marsh, from Staffordshire Police, said:

> “This was a complex investigation and thanks to the evidence gathered against Lancashire, he has now pleaded guilty in court.  
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> “Lancashire was allowed into his victims’ homes as he should have been there for work, but instead he took advantage of them and stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery.  
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> “I hope this conviction shows we are committed to protecting residents and their property across Staffordshire.”

Lancashire is due to be sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on 20th March.