Police said they were 'too busy' to investigate a home burglary - despite six officers showing up when an ex-football star's car was stolen the next day.

Natalie Neal had her Audi TT sports car, luxury watches and her late grandmother's jewelry robbed from her Queen's Park home on Monday.

The 40-year-old called police who sent a forensics officer to dust for fingerprints but were 'too busy' to send detectives to investigate.

No less than six officers were pictured on Ian Wright's Instagram posing with the football pundit after recovering his stolen car

'Car got nicked tonight and got found by a Tottenham fan policeman... thank you so much,' Wright, now a football pundit (pictured), wrote next to the photo

She was then told the case would be closed unless more evidence came to light. 'How can they close the case? They haven't opened it,' she said.

Then on Tuesday no less than six officers were pictured on Ian Wright's Instagram posing with the football pundit after recovering his stolen car.

'Car got nicked tonight and got found by a Tottenham fan policeman... thank you so much,' he wrote next to the photo, noting that one supported his old arch-rival.

Ms Neal was outraged that so many officers responded to the former Arsenal striker's report but not even one would help her less than half a mile away.

Items stolen from Ms Neal's house include 100-year-old earrings with immense sentimental value as they belonged to her deceased grandmother

Zoe & Morgan Disc earrings of the Rising Sun were also stolen

Also gone were an antique Avia Diamond watch (left), gold Italian necklaces, fob watch, and locket, numerous antique rings (right), and gold bracelets

'I would like to speak to the police who say that are to busy to send someone round to mine to see if there is a connection,' she said.

'I'm very happy he had his car returned, perhaps one of the six officers could stop posing for a pic and pop round to help a non-famous, tax-paying crime victim?'

The disappointed homeowner went door-to-door to ask neighbours if anyone saw or heard anything and scoured CCTV for clues when police wouldn't.

Items stolen from Ms Neal's house include 100-year-old earrings with immense sentimental value as they belonged to her deceased grandmother.

Also gone were a TAG Carrera men's watch, an antique Avia Diamond watch, gold Italian necklaces, fob watch, and locket, numerous antique rings, and gold bracelets.

The keys to her mew Mercedes GLC disappeared, along with an iPad mini, and wads of cash in Euros, and U.S. and Bermuda dollars.

The Metropolitan Police has earlier said it can't full investigate smaller crimes because of government cuts to its budget.

This 18 Carat gold Lacy Effect Italian necklace was also stolen from her house