Burglar Stole 300-Pound Trove of Coins

Burglar Stole 300-Pound Trove of Coins
Newly minted one pound coins are seen at the Royal Mint, in Cardiff March 5, 2011. Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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LONDON—British police are seeking a burglar who may have a heavy conscience—or pockets—after stealing 15,000 pounds ($21,500) in 1-pound ($1.43) coins.

Greater Manchester Police said Friday that three houses in a street in Ashton-Under-Lyne, northwest England were robbed on Jan. 1. The culprits stole designer handbags, jewelry, a Range Rover and the trove of coins.