Timeline of weekend crime wave of car raids across Cheltenham
There was a spate of car break-ins around Cheltenham[1] at the weekend. Thieves targeted cars and in some cases fled empty-handed, but in other instances got a haul of tools, cash and a laptop.
Police have once again urged people to secure their vehicles and to remove any valuables when vehicles are left unattended. Gloucestershire police[2] say people shouldn't hesitate to call the police if you witness suspicious activity and always dial 999 if you believe a crime is taking place.
Below are a list of recent incidents[3]. You will also find links on how to contact police and links to crime prevention advice.
Westal Park
Between 10.20pm on Friday, July 7 and 8am on Saturday, July 8 offenders have broken into a vehicle parked on a drive, it is believed the vehicle was locked. Petty cash and a rucksack containing a laptop have been stolen. Incident 190 of July 9 refers.
Charlton Drive
Overnight of Saturday and Sunday July 8/9 unknown offenders have entered a possibly unlocked vehicle and rummaged through the glove box. Nothing has been stolen. Incident 187 of July 9 refers.
Hambrook Street
Overnight on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 unknown offenders have gained access to two vehicles, one parked on the driveway and one parked on the road outside the property. No damage has been caused to the cars, both cars have been searched and a set of caravan keys have been stolen. Neighbours heard a noise around 1am which is believed to have been the offenders. Incident 158 of July 9 refers.
Ashley Close
Between 9am on Saturday, July 8 and 7.50am on Sunday, July 9 a vehicle parked on a driveway has been broken into by unknown means. An untidy search has taken place but nothing has been stolen as no valuables were left in the car. Incident 175 of July 9 refers.
Hambrook Street
Between 10pm on Saturday, July 8 and 9am on Sunday, July 9 a vehicle parked on the road has been entered by unknown means. A search has taken place and a small amount of pound coins and a Sony mobile phone have been stolen. Incident 400 July 9 refers.
Granley Gardens
Between 6pm on Monday, July 3 and 7.30am on Tuesday, July 4 a vehicle parked outside a property has been broken into, the unknown offenders have popped the lock on the rear door to gain access. The offenders have stolen a large amount of tools including two kit bags containing various hand tools, two impact drivers, two combination drills, various saws and drills, roughly £3,000 worth of tools. Incident 104 of July 4 refers.
If you have any information regarding any of these crimes, please contact the police by calling 101. You can also report information online here[5]. You can also report any information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800555111 or online[6].
Protect your motorcycle, moped or scooter from theft[7]. For crime prevention advice please visit here[8] https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention
References
- ^ Cheltenham (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Gloucestershire police (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ incidents (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Drunk race goers ‘falling out of trains’ sparks calls for dry rail services during Cheltenham Festival next year (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
- ^ online here (www.gloucestershire.police.uk)
- ^ online (crimestoppers-uk.org)
- ^ theft (www.police.uk)
- ^ visit here (www.gloucestershire.police.uk)