First posted in Help Wanted, see replies and comments there.

We just got back to our house to find we have been broken into, cleaned out of almost everything and the place trashed, despite some serious security. One of the things that they left behind was our astronomical telescope but they took the lenses and the computer controller called a Vixen Star Book, about the size of an iPad with a screen and control buttons. These are unusual items and they will probably bin them when they realise what they are but if anyone sees them for sale anywhere would you let me know and I can contact the police. Thanks.
 

Sorry to hear the bad news.
Is your property in the Campo?
Unusual after you had security system there,
Have you had work done there recently?
We know people who had work done, then about a year later they returned to the property to find the builder and another guy running away from there.
They had broken in, even with owners dogs there, and had taken jewellery and many small valuable items.
Hope the police catch the culprits, for you.

As a side issue it appears the post office in L.Ampolla had visitors over the weekend when it was closed and broke open the big safe in the back of the post office. >:(

Chris, Lesley,
Did you report this incident to the police, straight away?
They often find some property that has been stolen.
Hope they find yours.