Car key burglary: What can you do?

Dear Resident

We are investigating a reported car key burglary in Parkland Avenue, Kidderminster and we want to reassure residents we are doing everything we can to trace those responsible. At approximately 2am this morning a house was broken into at this location, and a BMW X5 in white, reg similar to VF** AVC.  Thieves gained entry into the rear of the property by forcing the patio doors and stole car keys belonging to a BMW that was parked on the driveway. They also stole a Michael Kors handbag including cash/ cards, and a Ralph Lauren hoody, and a mulberry purse that were in the house as they made good their escape.

If you’ve seen anything suspicious or have information that might help with enquires, please call 101 quoting police reference 00044_I_22102025

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.