Criminals Targeting Garages and Outbuildings as Police Update Crime Reports
Police in Gloucestershire report a rise in garage and outbuilding thefts, urging residents to stay vigilant and secure their properties.
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Gloucestershire: Lately, there have been some troubling reports about break-ins. Offenders have been damaging fences and sneaking into outbuildings to steal things like quad bikes. It’s not just that; there have also been incidents of cars being broken into and wing mirrors getting swiped.
If you’re curious about what’s been happening, you can check out the Your Community Alerts Gloucestershire website. They have all the details, including when and where these crimes took place, plus the crime reference numbers.
The website is also a great resource for tips on keeping your home safe. You can find info about police community events and Neighbourhood Watch meetings too.
In Cheltenham, there was a case where someone got into a parked car and made off with a wallet and some rugby boots. This happened between January 10 and January 12. If you have any info, they want you to quote incident 097.
Another incident in Westdown Gardens saw a golf bag with custom clubs stolen from a car. This occurred between January 9 and January 11, so if you know anything, mention incident 262.
In Charlton Kings, a Piaggio Vespa scooter was taken from a driveway without keys. This happened on January 10, and they’re looking for any leads on that one too.
In Sapperton, a set of number plates was stolen from a Peugeot. This happened between January 10 and 11. If you have any info, quote incident 144.
In Gloucester, a wing mirror was taken from a Mercedes, and a dash cam along with cash was stolen from an Audi. Both incidents occurred on January 10 and 11, respectively. They’re asking for any tips related to these thefts.
Lastly, in Donnington and Broadwell, thieves broke into an outbuilding and made off with various items, including a quad bike. If you have any CCTV footage that could help, they’d love to hear from you. Just quote incident 0088.
So, keep an eye on your garages and outbuildings, folks. If you see anything suspicious, don’t hesitate to let the police know. And remember, you can find plenty of crime prevention tips on the Gloucestershire police website.