Police are advising residents to be vigilant following a recent spate of burglaries in the Wilmslow area.
Over the last few weeks there has been an increase in burglaries with the majority of offenders gaining entry to properties by using the hook and cane approach, to reach people's keys through the letterbox, or via the rear patio windows.
In a majority of cases the thieves are looking for car keys so that they can steal cars from the driveway.
A police spokesperson said "Could I please remind you to close and lock all windows and doors when leaving your property and also leave lights and alarms on so that it looks as if someone is at home. Even if you are in the house please keep rear doors locked. Hide all car keys, never leave them on display on windowsills and hall tables. Put cars in the garage if possible."
During March house burglaries have occurred in the following areas : Knutsford Road, Bulkeley Road Handforth, Broadway, Fulshaw Park South, Swinley Chase, Westminster Drive, Alveston Drive, Albany Road and Stanneylands Road.
There were attempted burglaries on Alderley Road, Thorngrove Road and Oak Lane.
In addition, vehicles were stolen from the following areas: Grangeway Road, Delamere Road, Derwent Drive Handforth, Dean Drive, Hampton Court, Marina Close Handforth, Wilmslow Road Handforth and Kilncroft Lane Handforth.
A motorcycle was also taken from the Knowle Park area of Handforth.
Please contact the police on 101 if you notice anybody acting suspiciously in your area and take down any registration numbers belonging to suspicious vehicles.
