Criminals Target Garages and Outbuildings as Police Share Latest Crime Updates

Police are warning residents about recent thefts from garages and outbuildings, urging everyone to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.

Criminals Target Garages and Outbuildings as Police Share Latest Crime Updates
Criminals Target Garages and Outbuildings as Police Share Latest Crime Updates

Cheltenham: Recently, there have been reports of break-ins. Offenders damaged fences and stole a quad bike from an outbuilding. Other thefts include a wing mirror from a car and a garage break-in.

You can find more details about these crimes on the Your Community Alerts Gloucestershire website. It has info on when and where incidents happened, plus crime reference numbers.

The site also offers tips on keeping your home safe. You can learn about police community events and Neighbourhood Watch meetings too.

In Malvern Road, Cheltenham, someone accessed a parked vehicle and stole a wallet with bank cards and a driving license. This happened between January 10 and January 12.

In Westdown Gardens, Cheltenham, a blue/black golf bag with custom clubs was taken from a vehicle. This occurred between January 9 and January 11.

An orange Piaggio Vespa scooter was stolen from East End Road, Charlton Kings, on January 10.

In Sapperton near Cirencester, number plates were taken from a Peugeot between January 10 and January 11.

In Brooklands Park, Gloucester, a wing mirror was stolen from a Mercedes around 8:30 PM on January 10.

A dash cam and cash were reported stolen from an Audi in Llanthony Road, Gloucester, on January 11.

In Donnington and Broadwell, thieves damaged fencing and stole items, including a quad bike, between January 10 and January 11.

Police are asking anyone with CCTV footage to help with their investigation.

In Shepherds Leaze, Wotton-Under-Edge, a garage was broken into overnight. It’s unclear what was taken, so residents should check their garages and report any suspicious activity.

Lastly, in Longhorn Avenue, Gloucester, a Mercedes was entered between midnight and 7:30 AM on January 10.

Remember to lock your vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.

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