Garden and power tools stolen in series of South Wiltshire burglaries

Wiltshire Police are hoping the public will be bale to help with their investigations.

Author: Jack DeeryPublished 17th Nov 2020

They're asking people to get in touch with any information in relation to a series of burglaries in Whiteparish and Nomansland.

The force have received "several" reports of outbuildings, garages and some vans being targeted.

During these incidents, garden machinery and power tools have been taken.

CAN YOU HELP?

Wiltshire Police are looking to the public for the help of two specific incidents.

Anyone travelling in the area between 1am and 2:30am on Thursday (12th November) is being asked if they may have CCTV or dash cam footage.

Similarly, they'd like to hear from people who were there at around 11:30pm on Sunday (15th).

If you think you can help, contact PC Rachel Gunn on 101 quoting crime reference number 54200114088.

Alternatively, you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

TOP TIPS

The force are reiterating their advice to stop people's outbuildings, garages and sheds being broken into.

They say you should:

  • Clearly mark all your garden and power tools with your postcode
  • Make sure all doors are fitted with good quality locks or Solid Secure padlocks and kept locked
  • Secure hasps with coach bolts or anti-tamper screws
  • Photograph valuable and unusual garden ornaments and keep these in a secure place
  • Cover the windows so people cannot see in
  • Consider buying a shed alarm. These can cost from around £20 a small amount to help secure your items
  • Never leave your shed or garage door open if you are not around or out of sight.
They want us to make sure we are keeping sheds, garages and outbuildings secure

For more advice, visit the Wiltshire Police website.