String of thefts in the Bishopdown area of Salisbury
People are being asked to take extra care after several items including an e-bike were stolen
Police urge people in the Bishopdown area of Salisbury to beware after a string of thefts.
Among items stolen were several bicycles including an e-bike.
The incidents happened in the early hours of Friday April 30.
Where Salisbury Police say they took place
- Fison Walk - An unknown offender has broken the padlock off a shed and taken two push bikes
- Lindford Road - An unknown suspect has entered an unlocked garage and removed a heavy duty chain from an e-bike and taken it
- St Bedes Close - An unknown person has entered a car. An untidy search has taken place and some loose change has been taken
- St Bedes Close - An unknown offender has entered a garden and left some property not belonging to that address
- St David's Close - An unknown suspect has stolen the front and rear number plate from a vehicle whilst it was parked unattended outside an address
- St Ursula's close - An unknown suspect has gained entry to a garage - it's believed nothing was stolen
- Bingham Road - An unknown person has entered an unlocked vehicle and has carried out an untidy search. Nothing was taken
- Fotherby Crescent - An unknown suspect has kicked over a motorcycle causing significant damage
- Howes Crescent - An unknown person is believed to have tried a front door handle before making off
Sgt Tracey Holloway, from Salisbury Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:
"We would like to make the local community aware of this series of incidents which took place in a short time last night. Please be mindful and check your vehicles, sheds and gardens are secure.
"We are currently carrying out enquiries into these reports and believe they are linked.
"We would also ask everyone living in this area to check their vehicles, sheds and garages to make sure nothing has been tampered with or stolen. If you find it has, please call us.
"We would like CCTV footage to help with our investigation. If you have CCTV on your property - perhaps a smart doorbell or camera installed - then please contact us.
"I appreciate this is a concern for people and so my officers will be carrying out reassurance patrols in the area. You may notice an increased police presence.
"If you have any questions or information to help us, please feel free to stop one our officers on patrol or call us on 101."
Wiltshire Police has plenty of advice on crime prevention on their website.