Residents warned to be alert after spate of burglaries and thefts from cars

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Police are urging residents to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries and theft from motor vehicle offences in south Wilmslow over the past few weeks.

The theft from motor vehicle offences have mainly occurred in the public car parks around Racecourse Road and in the Styal area.

PCSO Chris Hopkins said "Please be mindful about leaving any valuables in your cars on display such as handbags, wallets, sat navs and dash cams."

The burglaries have occurred around the Gravel Lane and the Chapel Lane area and also the Pownall area of Wilmslow.

PCSO Chris Hopkins said "A large proportion of these burglaries have involved vehicles being stolen from the addresses along with the keys. Most have also occurred between 8pm and 3am."

Anyone with any information about incidents can contact Cheshire Police on 101. Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Further information on how you can best secure your home can be found on the Cheshire Police website.

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Laurie Atterbury
Thursday 28th September 2017 at 8:18 am
Still find it amazing that vehicles are being stolen in Wilmslow. With all the roadworks in all directions how are they getting away from the police?