West Mercia Police have issued an alert to Herefordshire residents, following several reports of burglaries over recent weeks.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:
“We’d like to make you aware of a recent burglary that occurred on St Peter’s Field, Withington, on the 17th of this month between 18:05 and 18:45.
“The offender forced entry by prising open the rear kitchen door, causing damage to both the door and a kitchen window.
“Once inside, a messy search was carried out, and a jewellery box containing approximately £150 worth of earrings and charms was taken.
“We believe 2–3 individuals, possibly masked, were involved. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have noticed vehicles that seemed out of place or being driven suspiciously in the area, or anything else that didn’t feel quite right during that time.
“This incident is one of several burglaries reported recently in Herefordshire. There were four incidents in Ledbury between the 8th and 9th, and two others across the county including locations on Home Lane, Southbank Close, and St Peter’s Field.
“We are appealing to anyone in the area with CCTV or video doorbells to check their footage. If you spot anything unusual or suspicious, please contact us with any information you might have. Please quote reference 22/5222/25 when getting in touch.
Crime Prevention Advice:
Secure doors and windows: Ensure all external doors have sturdy locks, and windows are closed and locked when you’re not at home.
Install lighting: Outdoor motion-sensor lighting can act as a deterrent.
Keep valuables out of sight: Avoid leaving items such as jewellery and electronics visible from windows.
Mark your property: Use a UV pen or other property marking systems to make stolen items easier to trace.
Be a good neighbour: Keep an eye on each other’s properties and report anything unusual.
If you have any information, please contact Police via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111, quoting reference 22/5222/25.
