The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has told an Island family it is "truly sorry" after a dying woman's jewellery went missing while she lay in a hospital bed.
The Trust said it has 'investigated' the incident but could not find the items.
Sharon Humby's mother Brenda was taken to A&E at St Mary's Hospital on Monday, April 12.
It was a day later, when she was transferred to the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), that Sharon noticed her mother's ring and bangle had disappeared.
"I reported this to the nurse in charge on AAU and they did their own investigation. I contacted PALS and they also investigated but came up with nothing", Sharon said.
"I am begging the public to PLEASE help me find these two items. If you do see either of the items please could you contact me or report to the police ASAP.
"It has been so hard to come to terms with losing my mum but the grief is more devastating knowing that as she lay dying in her hospital bed unaware of her surroundings someone has removed these two items.
"Poor mum was unable to protect herself."
Sharon said she went to Newport Police Station to report the jewellery stolen.
Hampshire Constabulary has told Isle of Wight Radio that the investigation has been filed, until new information comes to light,.
A spokesperson said:
"We received reports of a theft at 11.29am on 28 April in relation to an incident which occurred sometime between 9pm on Monday 12 April and 8am on Tuesday 13 April at St. Mary’s Hospital.
"It is alleged that a number of items of jewellery were stolen from a patient – including a bangle and a ring.
"The investigation into the matter has been filed, after all reasonable lines of enquiry had been followed, until such time new information comes to light and the investigation will then be re-opened."
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust says it is sorry for the "extra hurt" caused to Sharon and her family.
A Trust spokesperson said:
"We are truly sorry for the loss of Brenda and the pain her family are feeling.
"We are sorry, too, for the extra hurt caused by the disappearance of her jewellery while she was in our care.
"We have investigated and found no sign of the lost items, but we will share this appeal with all our staff in case anyone has any information that might reunite the family with these treasured possessions."
Sharon said the items have more of a sentimental value, than a monetary one.
Anyone with information can contact police on 101.
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