Police issue warning for East Suffolk locals after burglaries and vehicle break ins
Officers tell us it's concerning a number of thefts have occurred in a short period of time
Police in the east of Suffolk are urging homeowners and vehicle owners to ensure they keep their property and vehicles secure after a recent spate of burglaries and thefts in the area.
Since the start of November, police tell us they've had reports of five residential burglaries, seven thefts of motor vehicles, five thefts from motor vehicles, one theft from a shed or garage and one theft from a business.
All of the incidents took place in the Lowestoft and Beccles area between 2nd to 8th November.
There were also two cases of burglaries from a business in Worlingworth and Heveningham and two thefts from motor vehicles in Horham and Knodishall.
These took place from 2nd to 7th November.
In one burglary in Lowestoft £5,000 worth of jewellery was stolen, while diggers were stolen from Heveningham and Bungay.
Some of the vehicles stolen include a Fiat 500 stolen from Beccles but later found damaged in the town, a BMW stolen from an address in Lowestoft and a Skodia Favbia stolen from Shipmeadow.
Inspector Ed Scott from Halesworth said: “It is a concern that a series of burglaries and thefts have happened within such a short amount of time. However, we’re following several lines of enquiry and our officers are working hard to identify any links.
"We would urge our communities to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity, including vehicles or persons. Your little snippet of information may be the crucial link in completing the jigsaw and understanding who are or is responsible. You wouldn’t be wasting our time as this type of intelligence is the lifeblood for much of our operational activity.
“Please take the necessary security measures such as ensuring doors and windows are locked. Residents can also help us by notifying police about any suspicious activity or behaviour they may witness.
“Equally, having your car stolen or broken into can be very distressing but there are a few steps you can take which will deter thieves and keep your valuables safe. Many of these crimes are opportunistic and we want to make it harder for criminals.”