Car key burglary: What can you do?

Dear Resident

We are investigating an attempt car key burglary in Swan Close, Blakedown and we want to reassure residents we are doing everything we can to trace those responsible. At 12.30am this morning three males wearing dark clothing, one in a gilet were disturbed by a resident as they approached a property in this location. There was a BMW parked on the driveway which is believed to be the thieves target. The males ran to a waiting get away vehicle believed to be a VW Golf in silver or similar.

If you’ve seen anything suspicious or have information that might help with enquires, please call 101. Police ref: 00012_I_21102025

You can also report a crime here: 

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ 

The information we receive from the public is essential in bringing criminals to justice. 

Important advice and information:

Car key burglary is when an offender breaks into a home with the specific aim of stealing car keys and the vehicle from the property.

Perpetrators often target specific vehicles, based on demand and value. If a criminal is targeting a certain vehicle, they will also be targeting the owner, looking for easy ways to exploit their security and get to their keys. 

If you think you are being followed or see any suspicious vehicles lurking, take the registration number and report it to us.

Further crime prevention methods to deter car key burglars:

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.