Police are urging homeowners to be vigilant following burglaries in Wotton-under-Edge.
It was reported that a number of properties with key safes visible on their outer walls were broken into across Wotton-Under-Edge overnight on Thursday 12 December into Friday 13 December 2024.
It’s believed that the offenders targeted addresses with very visible key safes and broke into them to access the keys inside.
The incidents are believed to have taken place only in the Wotton-Under-Edge area, however residents of the surrounding areas are also encouraged to be vigilant and take extra precautions.
Anyone who has witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has information about the burglaries is asked to complete the following online form: https://orlo.uk/CIL8t
A police spokesperson said: “As the winter months and darker nights continue officers would like to remind residents of the protective measures that can be taken to help ensure homes and vehicles are as safe as possible.
“There are a number of measures that can be taken to help protect your home from burglary with homeowners advised to install a ‘WIDE’ combination of security devices as well as ensuring that back gates are secure.”
A ‘WIDE’ combination includes: Window locks, Indoor lights on timer switches, Double door locks or deadbolts and External lights on a sensor.
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