Men spotted ‘acting suspiciously’ around Taunton homes
Three men were spotted acting suspiciously around properties in Taunton[1]. Avon and Somerset Police has launched an investigation following the reports from the Manor Drive area at around 12.30am on Sunday, April 16. Police[2] say that, at one home, a padlock was broken and the offenders broke into the back of the property.
Meanwhile, a man was seen looking into a garage window using a torch at another house. It is reported that the offenders ran off after being disturbed. Investigating officers have carried out initial enquiries but are yet to identify those involved.
The force has now launched a public appeal for information. They are keen to hear from anyone who has spotted suspicious activity around the area recently. A police statement said: "We're investigating two reports of three men acting suspiciously around properties in the Manor Drive area of Taunton.
The incidents happened at around 12.30am on Sunday, April 16. "At one property, a padlock was broken and the offenders gained access to the back, while at a second property, a man was seen looking into a garage window using a torch. The offenders were disturbed and ran off.
"Officers with the Neighbourhood Policing team have carried out house-to-house enquiries and reviewed available CCTV, but we've been unable to identify the people involved. We'll continue to carry out patrols in the area over the coming days. "If anyone has information and hasn't yet spoken with the police, please call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223090583.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously around your property, or a neighbouring property, please call 999, if they are still in the area."