Rural burglaries – Silver Street, Old Newton

Officers are reminding residents and businesses, especially those in rural locations to be vigilant, following a number of shed burglaries and thefts in Old Newton.

The incidents occurred sometime overnight between 10.30pm Sunday 30th November and the early hours of Monday 1st December.

At approximately 2am – 2.30am a homeowner heard a vehicle on gravel and noticed a security light had been activated.  On investigation, they saw the door to their shed was open, the lock had been removed, and a chainsaw and two hedge cutters were stolen. Crime ref: 37/67879/25

Another home in Silver Street was targeted, and Christmas decoration including inflatables, lights and leads were stolen from a front garden. Crime ref: 37/67896/25

A shed at another home on Silver Street was broken into when the padlock and door were damaged.  A fence panel was removed to possibly gain entry to the next garden. Nothing was reported stolen from the shed. Crime ref: 37/68002/25

A property on Ward Green was broken into and various keys to plant vehicles were stolen.  It is believed tools and batteries were also stolen.  Crime ref: 37/68014/25

Security advice can be found via these links - 

https://www.suffolk.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/ 

and https://www.suffolk.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rc/rural-crime/

Can you help?

If you have any information about these incidents or witnessed any suspicious activity in the areas around these time frames, please contact Suffolk police quoting crime references above via - 

Website - https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone - Call 101

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.